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The Education Estates Strategy Changes Everything for Facilities Management in 2026

Why schools now need stronger estate visibility, better planning, and more confidence to procure beyond default routes For years, too much of estates management in education has been shaped by

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

Major Child Online Safety Measures Under Landmark Consultation

Parents, guardians, and young people across the UK are being urged to shape the country’s next steps on children’s digital wellbeing, as the UK Government opens the world’s most ambitious consultation on social media today (Monday 2 March). The consultation

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

Map the Future of Your School at the Schools & Academies Show 2026

If you’re shaping strategy for the year ahead, reviewing budgets, or planning long-term improvement across your school or trust, the Schools & Academies Show at Excel London on 7th May

MP Urges Government to Overhaul School Minibus Safety Regulations After 30-Year Campaign

In a passionate House of Commons debate on February 12, Labour MP Sarah Edwards (Tamworth) called for sweeping reforms to school minibus safety, highlighting a “two-tier system” that leaves state

The Schools & Academies Show Returns to Excel London in May 2026

The Schools & Academies Show is back at the Excel London in May 2026, bringing together thousands of education leaders from across the UK for a day focused on strategy,

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

DfE Confirms Green Light for School Solar PPAs as 2026 Begins

Department for Education formally confirms that the 2025 pause on solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for schools has been lifted, unlocking renewed momentum for rooftop solar across the education estate.

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