School IT only really gets noticed when it stops working
A teacher walks into class, tries to get started, and something simple will not cooperate. A laptop refuses to sign in. The internet drops out halfway through a lesson. Printing
Ofsted’s Inspection Pilot Signals New Opportunities for Education Suppliers
Ofsted’s new pilot to involve more serving school and college leaders in inspections could mark an important shift in how accountability is viewed across the education sector. The move is
Stronger Allergy Protections Coming to UK Schools
Schools across England will soon be required to introduce stronger protections for pupils with allergies under new government plans aimed at improving safety and reducing preventable medical emergencies in education
Scottish School Data Infrastructure 2026–2036
National MIS Procurement Signals Major System Review Across Scotland Scotland’s national school data system is entering a period of formal review. SEEMiS Group LLP has initiated procurement planning for a
New DfE Ventilation & Air Quality Guidance
What Every School Leader Needs to Know – And How to Act Today Today the Department for Education published its refreshed guidance on ventilation and air quality in schools and
The Day the SEND Wars Ended: DfE’s 2026 Schools White Paper
What Every Ambitious Leader Needs to Know (And No One Else Is Saying) Today, something rare happened in education policy: the Government didn’t tinker. It transformed. In a single, coordinated
Rethinking School Uniform in 2026: Practical, Affordable and Inclusive
Recent reporting by the BBC News highlighted a secondary school in Derby taking a decisive step: from September, pupils will no longer be required to wear the traditional blazer, shirt
Securing Funding and Optimizing Spend for UK School Estates in 2026 – A Forward-Thinking Path to Excellence
Recapping: We’ve covered announcements and needs; now, as our network schools, seize 2026’s funding to excel. Picture optimized spends creating thriving environments— with £67 billion in core budgets and multi-year
NHS staff to train teachers to spot eating disorders
Teachers, school nurses, and GPs will be offered NHS support to spot the early signs of eating disorders, so no child is left to ‘suffer in silence’. The NHS has
Identifying and Addressing Core Needs in School Facilities Management for 2026 – Strategic Planning for Resilience
Tackling the Maintenance Backlog: Data-Driven Prioritization Drawing from the funding uplifts and digital tools in our first editorial, let’s empower your school to meet 2026’s core needs with resilience. Envision
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of UK School Estates in 2026 – Recent Announcements and Their Immediate Impact
Imagine transforming your school’s aging facilities into modern, inspiring spaces that support every learner’s potential. As members of our school network, you’re already at the forefront of this evolution, and
The 2025 UK Budget and the Future of SEND
Risk, Reform — and a £20 Billion “Timebomb” The 2025 Autumn Budget — and the accompanying declaration that the central government will take over funding for special educational needs and
