Future-Ready Classrooms: How to Align Your School with DfE Digital Standards in 2025–26
Meeting the Digital Moment As part of the Government’s strategy to modernise school infrastructure, the Department for Education (DfE) has committed £45 million in 2025–26 to improve school connectivity. This…
Government investing £470 million to fix and modernise schools across England
Children across England are set to benefit from £470 million in essential maintenance funding to modernise and improve school buildings and sixth form colleges. A total of 656 schools and…
Making Every Pound Count: Strategic Guidance for Your 2025–26 Capital Spend
Where Should You Focus Your 2025–26 Capital Allocation? A Practical Guide for School and Trust Leaders With the release of 2025–26 School Condition Allocations (SCA), leaders across England’s Multi-Academy Trusts…
£302 Million Boost for FE Estates: Empowering Colleges to Shape Their Own Future
There are moments in the education sector when funding feels like a lifeline. But sometimes, it’s more than that — it’s a vote of confidence. Today’s announcement of £302 million…
£740 million allocated for 10,000 new places for pupils with SEND
The UK government has announced a major investment of £740 million to fund 10,000 new school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This initiative forms part…
Preparing for the 2024 Budget: A Leadership Blueprint for UK Schools
We know that every Budget announcement brings with it a wave of anticipation, uncertainty, and, in some cases, opportunity. The 2024 UK Budget, due to be revealed in November, is…
SEND Funding Gaps: How Schools Can Advocate for Better Support
We are all too familiar with the growing gap between the needs of our pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the funding available to support them. Despite…
Transforming School Health with PE and Sport Premium Funding
As school leaders, we understand that the physical well-being of our students is more than just a curriculum box to tick—it’s foundational to their success, resilience, and overall happiness. The…
Enhancing Sustainability in Schools
In a significant stride towards fostering environmental consciousness among children and young adults, the UK government has allocated £15 million from the Levelling Up Fund. This initiative aims to uplift…