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Swimming pool

The Scottish Government is rolling out a National Primary School Swimming Framework, a universal offer to primary aged children to learn to swim alongside learning vital water safety skills.

Adam Sproston, Ofsted

Senior HM Inspector Adam Sproston will discuss the inspectorate’s approach to SEND and inclusion at Education Business LIVE in March.

School children with notebooks

Children’s charity Youth Sport Trust has awarded the first Well School accreditations, recognising schools that are prioritising pupil and staff wellbeing alongside academic performance as a measure of success.

Social media on phone

The government has launched a major new consultation to gain views on how to keep children safe online across social media, AI chatbots and gaming platforms.

AI

LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit to help schools across the UK develop clear approaches to AI that put safeguarding at the forefront.

Kevan Collins

Sir Kevan Collins has been appointed as Delivery Adviser to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, to support the delivery of the schools White Paper, with a focus on SEND reform and local authority engagement.

Computer

The Education Select Committee has launched a new inquiry examining the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech in education.

Electric

The government has announced that the electric vehicle charge point grant for schools will be extended for another year.

 Features

SEND

While the Schools White Paper is yet to be published, we examine the steps the government has already taken to reform the SEND system – from saying it will take on long-term funding risk, to investing in early intervention, local provision and enabling closer collaboration with health services

IT in schools

New research reveals how technology is being used in classrooms and across school operations to support teaching, inclusion, pastoral care and staff workload 

Photo credit: McAvoy Group - Lister Community School

Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association, outlines how the MPBA’s new Roadmap to Net Zero is providing a clear, practical framework to help the sector embrace low-carbon, modular solutions

Outdoor learning

Jo Harris, education manager for the Field Studies Council, explores how outdoor learning experiences can help achieve the government’s newly proposed ‘outside the curriculum’ enrichment goals

EB Live

Designed to support the efficient and successful running of education settings, Education Business LIVE Conference & Exhibition returns for its second year on 26 March 2026

Downsview Primary School in Croydon, London

Drawing on real-world examples from the Let’s Go Zero campaign, this article shares simple, proven steps schools can take to cut energy use, save money and embed sustainability into school life

 Education Events

28/04/2026 to 30/04/2026

The Security Event, 28-30 April 2026 at NEC Birmingham, is where Europe’s security industry unites.

18/06/2026

Where Education Leaders Meet Policy, Practice and Progress