Susannah Hardyman discusses the impact of school closures on children from less well-off backgrounds

Getting children to spend time studying the outside world has numerous benefits. But for teachers daunted by the prospect of planning a school trip, Mark Castle shares some tips

 Sean Harford, Ofsted's National Director for Education

We talk to Sean Harford, Ofsted's National Director for Education, about the amended focus of the inspection framework, and how Ofsted now looks at schools' handling of disruptive behaviour

Building on the recent political changes and reacting to a new government with a new agenda, The Schools & Academies Show returns to London ExCeL for its first show of a new decade

Music teaching apprentice Gemma Longhurst discusses the benefits of the apprenticeship programme and how school business managers can maximise opportunities offered by the apprenticeship levy

With the ‘Hackitt Report’ highlighting the need for competency in the industry, the FIA has introduced a new qualification to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) sector and a core understanding of BS 5839-1.

Malcolm Groves and John West-Burnham offer a radical re-think on traditional approaches to school improvement, focusing on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in society

It is estimated that three children in an average-size classroom will have a mental health problem. How is this being tackled?

Outdoor play facilities that schools provide are an increasingly important tool in tackling children’s inactivity, says Mark Hardy, chair of the Association of Play Industries

With the DfE announcing that the new School Building Programme will focus on modern methods of construction – the shift towards factory-based building methods has been verified

Charity CPL Group shares its ethos of giving back to education and highlights future funding and support opportunities available

One of the greatest challenges for schools is balancing the need to create an open and stimulating environment whilst ensuring that people and equipment are protected

With mounting evidence linking poor air quality – both indoors and outdoors – to poor respiratory problems in children, we look at what schools can do to tackle the problem

When it comes to tomorrow’s school buildings, the concept of ‘passive design’ could help lower bills and fight the climate crisis while keeping staff and students happy and comfortable

With four in 10 children leaving primary school overweight or obese, now more than ever, schools need to place good food at the centre of pupil’s plates, curriculum and wider learning

With the growing coverage surrounding climate change, younger generations are rapidly becoming aware of the relevance STEM subjects hold in everyday life, writes Jane Dowden

From Snapchat to WhatsApp, Jenny Moore from The Key explains how to be clear on the threats that apps can pose pupils.

From exam papers, reports and classroom photos to financial details and safeguarding assessments, schools hold a vast amount of student data. So how should they successfully protect such information?

Pages