DfE’s 10-Year Education Estates Strategy
DfE Strategy 2026 | Net Zero School Estates How UK Schools Can Deliver Full Decarbonisation This Summer 2026 LED lighting, Solar PV and ASHP upgrades — net zero ready, data-ready
Solar-Powered Schools: Driving UK Decarbonisation in 2026
The School Network | 2026 Net Zero Feature How UK Schools Can Power Their Net-Zero Journey in 2026 Solar PV, LED lighting, battery storage and future-ready heat pumps are helping
UK Schools: Solar, LED & Full Decarbonisation Without Disruption
Summer 2026 School Estates Feature From Vision to Reality How UK schools can deliver Solar PV, LED upgrades and full decarbonisation this summer — safely, on time and without disruption
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.
Why Solar PV Still Matters for Schools
Exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show 2025, Barker Associates explains to the School Supply Store & Network that Solar PV remains one of the most practical routes for schools
Private Schools Go Solar
Lessons from Great British Energy’s Public Rollout and How to Capitalise on the Momentum The UK’s Great British Energy (GBE) is accelerating its ambitious solar panel programme for public institutions,
Empowering Schools to Shine with Solar
Seize the Sun: A Complete Guide for Private Schools to Replicate Great British Energy’s Solar Success At The School Network, our mission is to empower private schools with insights to
A School Leader’s Guide to DfE Sustainability & Climate Plans
As we approach the end of 2025, the Department for Education’s (DfE) ambitious target is fast approaching: every education setting in England—nurseries, schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs), and colleges—must nominate a
Urgent Action Required To Secure Green Energy Savings
Urgent Call to Action: School Leaders in Scotland and Wales – Seize the Moment to Lock in Green Energy Savings Before Policy Shifts Close the Door The clock is ticking.
Treasury Blocks School Solar Deals
But Private Schools Can Still Lead the Way In a move that has sent shockwaves through the UK education and renewable energy sectors, the Treasury has blocked new solar power
Taking Control of Trust Energy: Insights from the Ecoaim Model
Supplier Spotlight Taking Control of Trust Energy: Insights from the Ecoaim Model Energy is no longer a background operational cost for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. With bills rising, frameworks shifting
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