Better maintenance of equipment can optimise its value and save money in the long run. Caroline Wright, director general designate of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), shares advice from its member organisations to help schools extend the life of computers and accessories

In a time of tightening budgets, effective asset management is becoming a vital tool to sustain high quality education. Navil Shetty, Andy Green and Terry Stocks, writing on behalf of the Institute of Asset Management, offer a number of recommendations for asset management in schools

Encouraging teacher development can be a key factor in running an effective leadership system within schools. The Teacher Development Trust’s Sarah Coskeran examines the evidence

When the 2015/2016 academic year started this September, thousands of school children across the country stepped foot inside new school buildings for the first time. Education Business asks whether this marks a new dawn for school refurbishment

The recent security flaw in Impero’s school internet security software had the potential to expose an entire network of school data to theft and exploitation. In this article, Drew Buddie, chair of Naace discusses the importance of protecting and managing students’ data effectively

The paperless revolution has failed to significantly take off. But, while a paper-free school seems unlikely to ever happen, paper-free processes might not be as unrealistic, writes Doug Miles, director of market intelligence at AIIM

There is a current inititaive to encourage young people, especially female pupils, to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or maths. Physiology lecturer Tom Warrender discusses why pupils should consider taking their STEM studies further

The impact of post-election funding on school business management is a cause for concern. NASBM’s Stephen Morales addresses the demand for accountability, forward planning and bursarial management in running an effective school