Greenwich and Kent universities complete ‘super-university’ merger
The University of Greenwich and University of Kent have today confirmed that their merger has successfully completed as expected and the new London and South East University Group – to
Major Cyber Incident Exposes Education Contact Data as Schools Urged to Remain Vigilant
A significant cybersecurity incident affecting the Department for Education (DfE) has highlighted the growing importance of cyber resilience across the UK’s education sector after hundreds of thousands of records containing
Why Energy Contract Clarity Matters
School Energy & Procurement Before Schools Close: Why Energy Contract Clarity Matters Before September Energy contracts do not follow the academic calendar. As schools prepare for the summer break, understanding
Is Your School Buying Energy at the Right Time
School Energy Strategy Is Your School Buying Energy at the Right Time, or Just When the Contract Runs Out? Energy procurement is often triggered by an approaching expiry date. But
New Enrichment Benchmarks Put School Spaces in Focus
Schools across England are being encouraged to take a more structured approach to enrichment following the publication of a new government framework designed to broaden the experiences available to children
New Estate Standards Set Expectations for FE Colleges
Further education colleges across England are being encouraged to take a more strategic, data-led approach to managing their buildings and facilities under new estate management standards published by the Department
Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year
From September, 1,400 more schools get free breakfast clubs, branded uniform costs are capped, saving families up to £1,000 a year on school costs. Families will see the cost of
Sector Briefing – June Issue 2
Education Supplier Opportunity Briefing – June 2026 Where new commercial opportunities are emerging across UK education The education sector continues to evolve rapidly as schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and colleges
Sector Briefing – June Issue 1
Education Sector Briefing 23 June 2026 Daily intelligence for school suppliers, education leaders and sector partners. Today’s Key Developments A concise overview of developments shaping schools, academies, trusts and the
A Growing Public Debate Is Raising New Questions for Schools
School Estates & Learning Environments Classroom Comfort Is Becoming a Strategic Estates Issue for UK Schools Why rising temperatures, ventilation and learning environments are moving up the agenda for schools,
Schools Are Not Just Facing a Renewal Decision — They Are Facing a Contract-Clarity Problem
The School Network Energy Reset Why The School Network is helping schools understand their current energy position before they renew, extend, compare or switch Before a school can make a
Schools Deserve Commercial-Grade Energy Procurement Support
Energy Strategy for Schools Why The School Network is helping schools make better-informed energy decisions Helping schools access stronger strategy, compare procurement routes properly and reduce unnecessary energy costs. Energy