• Females are consistently outnumbered by males when it comes to computing subjects and careers. But why is this a problem, and what initiatives there are to encourage gender diversity?

  • Using a layered security approach will help education settings delay, deter and prevent incidents. But as part of this strategy, it is key to balance security without imposing fear

  • Almost 80 per cent of education staff experienced mental health problems because of work last year. Robyn Quick digs into what can be done about it. 

  • The Fire Industry Association's Jamie Gale outlines the responsibilities of premises management in maintaining, overseeing and ensuring compliance of fire detection and alarm systems

  • A recent report from BESA confirmed a real problem with the school estate, and uniquely, delved into every aspect of school buildings, such as the quality of PE equipment and music facilities

 Latest News

Poor mental health in students is contributing to growing levels of school absences, according to a new report by the Centre for Mental Health and the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.

A report by eEnergy examines the environmental and financial impact of installing energy efficiency and waste reduction measures in schools.

The Department for Education (DfE) said that teachers could get up to £6,000 extra to teach "vital" subjects from September.

Education technology charity London Grid for Learning (LGfL) has designed a new internet safety game to better engage Key Stage 2 students. 

Half of schools are using funding intended for disadvantaged pupils to plug general budget gaps, a poll from the Sutton Trust has suggested.

The NEU (National Education Union) called the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body’s (IWPRB) recommendations on supply teachers a "positive step forward."

The DFE has announced a pilot plan to launch in summer that will explore how unused spaces in schools could be adopted as childcare settings.

Schools need to add depth to their religious education (RE) curriculum, a report from Ofsted has suggested.

 Features

Females are consistently outnumbered by males when it comes to computing subjects and careers. But why is this a problem, and what initiatives there are to encourage gender diversity?

The Fire Industry Association's Jamie Gale outlines the responsibilities of premises management in maintaining, overseeing and ensuring compliance of fire detection and alarm systems

A recent report from BESA confirmed a real problem with the school estate, and uniquely, delved into every aspect of school buildings, such as the quality of PE equipment and music facilities

When it comes to making important public sector purchasing decisions, what does best practice look like? Peter Melville, chief operating officer at SWECET Multi-Academy Trust, shares his thoughts

State-funded education settings can now apply for a higher amount of funding to install electric vehicle chargepoints in their grounds – up to £2,500 per socket. We examine how the new grant works

Diversity in the workplace is intrinsic to creating a more equal and happy environment. But what can be done by school leaders to make this the norm?

 Education Events

30/04/2024 to 02/05/2024

The UK’s premier event dedicated to improving occupational health and safety standards – The Health & Safety Event returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 30 April – 2 May 2024.