With an ever increasing reliance on the digital world, Andrew Blacoe of iTeach explores the reasons why mobile technology has become the daily staple of school life

Catering in schools is improving the quality of its food by meeting standard of nutrition, freshness and sustainability. The Food For Life Catering Mark is an initiative to tackle food in education and raise the standards even higher

Dave Harvey writes about the key considerations and adaptations that need to be made when creating an outdoor learning experience for school children with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities that is exciting, challenging, enjoyable and rewarding

With the popularity and frequency of alternative payment methods being introduced in schools, Payments UK looks at the developing trend for schools to use cashless payments and the benefits this brings for both the school and the parents

Changes in buying behaviours and increased workloads means that many schools are changing the way they purchase goods and services. ESPO’s Simon Herne considers these changes and offers procurement advice for time-strapped school buyers

In June, ukactive launched its much anticipated children’s activity report, Generation Inactive, which addresses the lack of tracking of pupil’s physical activity and fitness within primary
schools, as well as ways to promote a more active day

The responsibilities of the head teacher as accounting officer are crucial to the smooth running of an academy and in ensuring probity and financial stewardship. It is therefore vital they are supported by administrative staff and the CFO, writes Kerry Ace, CIPFA’s expert on academies

Research should play a central role in creating and maintaining an educational system that delivers better outcomes for all. Jane Frost, CEO of the Market Research Society explains how research can support decision-making across the education sector