Features | Education Business

An focus on inclusive mainstream education

The government’s schools white paper outlines plans to reform the SEND system, with proposals including a tiered approach to support, increased involvement from health professionals, and funding to make mainstream school more inclusive. We explore the changes

Sport and Physical Education

Support for inclusive PE and school sport

The government has confirmed the continuation of the Inclusion 2028 grant programme, reinforcing its commitment to creating more inclusive opportunities in PE, school sport and physical activity for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Design and Build

A ten-year strategy for better education estates

The government’s new Education Estates Strategy sets out a decade-long plan to rebuild, renew and modernise schools and colleges across England, with major investment aimed at creating high quality, safer, more inclusive and climate-resilient learning environments

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Security

Martyn’s Law: getting schools ready

As Martyn’s Law is due to come into effect in 2027, educational settings will be required to strengthen their preparedness for potential terrorist threats. So what does this new legislation mean for schools?

Outdoor Learning

Building resilience through outdoor learning

As schools respond to new enrichment expectations, Matt Healey, adventure lead at the Field Studies Council, explores how outdoor learning can help young people build resilience, confidence and the skills to thrive in an unpredictable world

Creating an effective school AI policy

Alex Dave, safeguarding lead at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning, shares practical guidance to help schools develop a clear, effective AI policy that strengthens safeguarding and supports staff to help ensure AI is used safely across the school community

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Facilities Management

Game on: Esports in education

With more than 18,000 students studying the Esports BTEC qualifications and the UK video games industry driving over £7 billion in consumer spending, competitive gaming is more prominent than ever. The British Esports Federation runs through the opportunities and benefits for schools

Academies

Dispelling MAT myths

The DfE has outlined a long-term goal that all schools should join or form a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in its recent white paper. But for leaders outside a MAT structure, this may raise concerns. Paul Banks busts some myths about becoming part of a MAT

Recruitment

What teachers value most in the workplace

As teacher recruitment reaches its busiest point of the year, new national research from Teaching Vacancies reveals a clear shift in what teachers value most when choosing a job