Leaders demand fair funding for local facilities
Leaders from across local government and the fitness and leisure sector are urging the Government to ensure that the £400 million announced in the Spending Review for grassroots sports facilities
DfE Empowers Trusts to Go Green
A Turning Point for Schools Schools have long stood at the forefront of change—in education, in community values, and increasingly, in sustainability. Today, the Department for Education (DfE) has taken
Aligning schools with DfE digital standards 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
Empowering Colleges with £302M Investment
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
Boosting SEND Provision with £740M Allocation
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
What England’s Schools Are Really Saying About the Digital Divide
In 2025, it’s tempting to assume the digital divide in education is a thing of the past. Technology use surged during the pandemic. Government funding followed. Many pupils now have
£45M Investment and New Digital Standards Proposed for Schools
No Child Left Behind? Let’s Make Sure That’s More Than a Slogan When the UK Government announced its renewed push to close the digital divide in education—pledging more laptops, more
New bursaries to boost teenagers’ creative careers
A new bursary has been launched to help young people reach their artistic ambitions. The Ignite Bursary Programme will allow successful applicants to access up to £500 to follow their
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