A new survey by the British Council has revealed that more than two thirds (67%) of primary school age children say they would like to spend more time at school learning a language.

Building fenced off

A survey by school leaders’ union NAHT has found that 51% of its members had buildings or areas that were out of use or not fit for purpose.

School children outside

Forty-four per cent of education professionals are unfamiliar with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as Martyn’s Law, according to new research.

Older girl stressed

A survey by Save My Exams has found that 40% of students are regularly disrupted by noise at home.

Money

A survey of 1,105 teachers reveals many senior leaders reporting cuts to teaching assistants (71%), support staff (49%) and teaching staff (30%).

Digital education

A report from the Digital Poverty Alliance show that while digital tools are now embedded across school routines, access and usability remain deeply uneven.

School children eating, credit School Food Matters

School food improvement programme Nourish is set to launch in Cumberland in 2026, working with schools to improve the quality and culture of food throughout the school day

The government has announced a series of new measures aimed at strengthening freedom of speech and academic freedom across universities

Oldham Academy

A creative careers programme which aims to inspire young people to explore careers across the creative industries has reached 210,000 young people since 2023.

Building

The Education Committee has published the government’s response to its report on improving the school estate and dealing with RAAC.

AI tools

The government is inviting EdTech companies and AI labs to develop AI tutoring tools, in collaboration with teachers, to ensure they support classroom practice.

Child and dad walking

The government has rolled out new guidance and practical advice to help families get children ready for school

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