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
Tackling the Mental Health Crisis in Schools
We are witnessing the profound effects of a growing mental health crisis among both students and staff. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with academic pressures and the cost-of-living
Managing Rising Energy Costs
Energy costs are rising at an alarming rate, putting UK schools under significant financial strain. Many schools face the challenge of managing these soaring expenses while maintaining the quality of
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
‘Massive surge’ in overseas teacher training applications
A recruitment drive in countries such as Nigeria and India has led to a big increase in people wanting to teach in the UK Ministers are hoping that a ‘massive
Luke Hall named new education minister
Luke Hall has been appointed as a Department for Education minister following the sudden resignation of skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister Robert Halfon. The Thornbury and Yate MP was…
Pupil behaviour ‘getting worse’ at schools in England, say teachers
Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a
Significant transformation with the rise of Academy Trusts
Over the past decade, the landscape of education has undergone a significant transformation with the rise of academy trusts. These trusts have become increasingly prevalent, offering schools a myriad of
Approval given for two primary schools to become Academies
Two primary schools are due to become academies and join a multi-academy trust after their plans were approved by the Department for Education (DfE). The Orchard Schools Partnership, which consists
Kirklees Council to slash school transport funding for vulnerable pupils by £1.65m
Cash-strapped Kirklees Council is looking to make a £1.65m saving after spending £2.6m on school transport for sixth form age students with additional needs in the last financial year. Today’s
New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive
Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the education sector. Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the
Banning phones in England’s schools will not address online safety, say campaigners
Call made for more ambitious legislation to protect children from harmful content on tech platforms Banning mobile phones in England’s schools will not address the harms caused by tech platforms