What should schools, and particularly academies, do to ensure they are securing the right suppliers for their specific needs? Simon Hill, managing director of YPO, shares some advice
Supply agencies have a major role to play in the development of a flexible workforce that can respond to the challenges that schools are facing, such as teacher shortages and increasing pupil numbers. But how can you ensure that the people they supply have undertaken all the relevant checks? The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Chris Wilford shares some thoughts
The process of conversion has a significant impact on the business management function within a new academy, and many are bringing in help from outside. But how can those running an academy be sure they are buying services from a safe source, and from companies that have a proven track record of selling into the education market? Tony Richardson, Chair of IAAS, finds out
Building designers and architects should take into account estimated energy use from the design stage of a building project, so that energy efficiency can be designed-in from the start
The winter months present a number of challenges for those responsible for maintaining the grounds of educational establishments. The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) discusses maintenance regimes that reduce risk and protect learning communities
BESA’s 16th annual ‘ICT in UK State Schools’ research foresees that funding and investment in technology will reach an all-time high. But what should schools and academies consider before investing? BESA’s director Caroline Wright shares her top tips
The Premier League, The FA and the Government together with Sport England have recently announced a new fund of £102m is to be delivered, by the Football Foundation, into grassroots facilities across England over the next three years.
The Association of Play Industries awaits the long-awaited evaluation of the £235m Play Pathfinders and Play Builders Programmes expected before the end of the year, its new chairman, Michael Hoenigmann, is ready to bang the drum for play at the highest levels and call for the recognition it deserves
With over £380 million being spent with member companies for study, ski and sports trips in 2012 and with no sign of that trend reversing, Ian Pearson of the School Travel Forum asks why are they so popular and how can schools make the most educationally from them?
Schools, academies and colleges across the country have been awarded for their hard work, dedication and success in achieving educational excellence at the Education Business Awards
We all know that literacy is the ability to read and write but the definition of creative is a little harder to define: it can be the ability to solve problems or being able to use your imagination. Bringing creativity and literacy together can be a powerful tool in teaching, writes Tonya Meers
Recent fines highlight lessons to be learned about information destruction. Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Data Destruction Section, Adam Chandler, explains
By the time you are reading this the closing date for consultation on the draft SEN Code of Practice – 9 December 2013 – will have passed, so what will the New Year bring us as we contemplate changes to the special educational needs (SEN) arrangements across the sector? Jane Friswell of nasen considers the implications
Converting to an academy will require important decisions about how the schools operates to be made. Maureen Flowers looks at the human resource function in academies and whether to outsource it, which is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition
Despite many schools fallen victim to leasing scams in recent years, government guidance to schools on leasing has not changed. BESA’s director Caroline Wright looks at the current guidance to schools and explains why BESA is calling on the government to revise it
With leadership being more critical than ever to the success of our schools, Charlie Taylor explains how the National College for Teaching and Leadership is supporting leadership development
