• Since the Let’s Go Zero campaign started in 2020, thousands of climate actions have been taken by schools—from energy efficiency measures to active travel. Here’s a look at the campaign’s impact on far

    Children with leaves
  • In the wake of recent tragedies, concerns over school safety have resurfaced with urgency. So that can schools do to create a safer environment for all?

    Scared child
  • Thomas Roche, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explores why fire protection-particularly the inclusion of sprinkler systems-must be prioritised in the next wave of building investment

    Fire sprinkler
  • Drawing on two decades of experience, Stuart McGregor, director of operations at NASPM, urges schools to review their estates management training

    Safety first
  • A strategic approach: Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, explores how schools, local authorities, and national policy must align to tackle digital poverty

    Teacher helping pupils on computers

 Latest News

Overstretched children’s social care services has led to an alarming number of children leaving the care system and becoming homeless, not in employment or not in education, according to a report by the Education Committee.

A new report suggests the free schools programme in England has generally had positive impacts on pupil outcomes at secondary, including GCSE and A-Level attainment and secondary school absence.

The framework gives teachers guidance to plan high quality lessons and teach writing from reception and throughout primary school.

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) finds that the Department for Education (DfE) lacks a coherent plan, suitable targets and sufficient evidence of what works as it seeks to improve teacher recruitment and retention.  

A report from the Children’s Commissioner calls for improved access to school transport so as many children as possible benefit from free bus travel, and for all eligible children to be auto-enrolled to receive free school meals.

Teacher reading to class

The Education secretary has launched a national campaign to encourage young people to enjoy reading.

Students in exam hall

New research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that disadvantaged students are, on average, one-fifth of a grade behind in English and one-eighth of a grade behind in maths when resitting GCSEs

Young children playing

The government are starting to roll out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority in England by April 2026, offering help and support for parents.

 Features

Person charging electric car

There are now over 1,400 electric vehicle chargepoints installed in schools and colleges, with funding confirmed for another year. We share advice for schools on how to best use the grant

Children with leaves

Since the Let’s Go Zero campaign started in 2020, thousands of climate actions have been taken by schools—from energy efficiency measures to active travel. Here’s a look at the campaign’s impact on far

Scared child

In the wake of recent tragedies, concerns over school safety have resurfaced with urgency. So that can schools do to create a safer environment for all?

Fire sprinkler

Thomas Roche, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explores why fire protection-particularly the inclusion of sprinkler systems-must be prioritised in the next wave of building investment

Safety first

Drawing on two decades of experience, Stuart McGregor, director of operations at NASPM, urges schools to review their estates management training

Teacher helping pupils on computers

A strategic approach: Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, explores how schools, local authorities, and national policy must align to tackle digital poverty