Unions NASUWT, NEU, UCU and UNISON have written to the Secretary of State for Education urging him to take action to ensure climate change education becomes fully embedded in ​the system.

Two thirds of parents think that schools don’t do enough to prepare young people for life events, with more than half saying that lessons about death, finances and sex should be prioritised, even at the expense of traditional lessons

Rishi Sunak will announce £1.6bn to roll out new T-levels for 16 to 19-year-olds, and £550m for adult skills in England in his autumn statement.

78 per cent of 8-15 year-olds agreed that looking after the environment was important to them, and 81% said they wanted to do more to look after the environment.

The government has announced an expansion of the Get Help with Technology programme, with up to 10,000 devices for children with a social worker and those leaving care.

IFS study breaks down school spending per pupil

Figures represent new estimates of school spending per pupil across the UK from IFS researchers.

Welsh Government to introduce financial incentives to recruit BAME teachers

The plan is part of the Welsh Government’s response to the recommendations from the working group which has advised on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities, Contributions and Cynefin in the new school Curriculum.

School Librarian of the Year Award nominations open

For the first time, this year the School Librarian of the Year Award will be split into two categories across both primary and secondary schools.

New research from edtech provider Renaissance has revealed that over a quarter of teachers (27%) believe Covid-19 related disruption will be the biggest challenge this Autumn term.

A new set of free teaching resources designed in collaboration with the Met Office will help children aged 7-16 learn about climate change and its impact on their local area.

Existing COVID-19 safety mitigations in schools are to remain as pupils return after the October break, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

IKEA UK will engage with local schools and young people, encouraging them to sign up to ‘Let’s Go Zero’ and to make the changes needed to reach net zero.

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