Should UK Teachers Have Stronger Disciplinary Powers?
Rethinking Authority in the Classroom The question of how much authority teachers should have to discipline students isn’t just a schoolyard debate—it’s a national conversation. In the UK, where classroom
Planning Ahead: How to Lock in Energy Savings Before Winter Hits
By Rebecca Shaw, UAC Team Published: July 2025 As the days grow shorter and colder months approach, schools across the UK are bracing for the inevitable rise in energy
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Roadmap for UK School Leaders
Ending the Postcode Lottery in School Technology Today, the Department for Education (DfE) released its formal response to the Narrowing the Digital Divide in Schools and Colleges consultation. With an
Activfire Ltd: Safeguarding Educational Spaces Through Passive Fire Protection
In schools, colleges, and universities across the UK, fire safety is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a moral imperative. With thousands of students, staff, and visitors passing through educational facilities
Parents’ Golden Years on Hold – One in Three Delay Retirement Due to Out-of-Work Children
New research released by Invicta Vita, a women-led career advancement and conflict resolution company, reveals a stark trend: one in three UK parents are delaying retirement because their adult children
Tom Holland: From Performing Arts Student to Global Star
While headlines continue to speculate about whether Tom Holland could take up the mantle of the next James Bond, his real-life background offers a much more compelling narrative—especially for those
Partnering with UAC strengthens energy management in education
In today’s climate of rising operational costs and growing sustainability demands, energy management has become a key priority for UK educational institutions. From primary schools and academies to colleges and
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
New Fire Safety Responsibilities for Schools
What BS 5839‑1:2025 and the Academy Trust Handbook Mean for You Understanding the Changes Ahead This year marks a pivotal shift in how schools must manage fire safety. Two major developments
Schoolchildren Help Launch Rolls-Royce Expansion
Year 2 pupils from The March CE Primary School plant first new tree on the Rolls-Royce extension site Elderberry tree marks start of a wide-ranging programme to enhance diversity Schoolchildren
Back To Basics: Reclaiming Control Of Utilities In UK Schools
How data, procurement, and smarter systems are helping schools trim costs and boost sustainability As inflationary pressures ripple through the public sector, schools are being forced to look more closely
Why estates must prioritise asbestos and fire safety
Critical but Overlooked: Why Fire Safety and Asbestos Should Top Your Estates Agenda in 2025/26 In a year where compliance standards are tightening and funding windows are closing fast, fire