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
Procurement Act helps school leaders stretch budgets
With inflation still pressuring school budgets, and pupil needs growing in complexity, the 2025/26 academic year presents a challenging financial landscape for school and trust leaders. But there is also
Opportunities for IT and Telecom Companies in Education
The education sector represents a vast and growing opportunity for IT and telecom companies seeking new markets for their products and services. From cloud infrastructure to broadband provision, cybersecurity to
Why 2025/26 Is the Time for Schools to Upgrade to FTTP
Across England, thousands of schools now sit within Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) enabled areas—yet many continue to operate on ageing, unreliable broadband. This isn’t just a missed infrastructure
PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech
Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime
Schools install Great British Energy solar panels
First 11 schools across England have installed solar panels backed by Great British Energy, saving a total of £175,000 per year. Schools across the country to install new Great British
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
Schools Are Asking For More Choice When It Comes To Facility Management
The education sector is under increasing pressure to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient environments for learning. From day-to-day cleaning and maintenance to long-term energy planning and compliance with health and
IXL Learning Acquires MyTutor, the UK’s Most Trusted Tutoring Platform
IXL Learning, developer of personalised learning products used by tens of millions of people globally, has acquired MyTutor, the United Kingdom’s leading online tutoring platform. More than 200,000 families 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
Connect the Classroom Phase 2
You’ve Been Selected for Connect the Classroom – What’s Next? Congratulations – your school has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) as eligible for fully funded digital infrastructure
Two Edinburgh schools to pilot phone-free policy using lockable pouches
The schools will introduce lockable pouches for the devices in an attempt to curb distractions in class. Two schools in Edinburgh are piloting a phone-free policy in what is said