Kerry Ace, policy manager for academies, colleges and universities at CIPFA, writes on how academy governance bodies can manage their schools effectively outside the council framework
Peter HIll from law firm Geldards LLP advises on the various leasing options for school managers, and explains the differences between finance and operating leases
Tina Allison, partner and schools and academies specialist at tax, audit and advisory firm Crowe Clarke Whitehill, looks at some of the strategies to improve governance at free schools
A new scheme is working to get more women into careers in science and technology by starting in the classroom. Jacquelyn Guderley of the Stemettes talks about how it works
The Youth Sport Trust helps young people identify and nurture their sporting talent. Champion Team GB hockey player Alex Danson talks about the change sport has made in her life
With the Education sector’s eyes set firmly on the fast-approaching new National Curriculum, the Education Show 2014 was a showcase for the resources that will be supporting educators in its implementation. The show also provided an opportunity to access valuable continuing professional development (CPD) resources. Here’s some of the show highlights
Mark Dorling, explores the resources and support available to teachers to help them prepare to teach the new computing curriculum for pupils aged five to 16
Language study is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Justin Sycamore explains how the use of technology can enable effective language learning for every pupil
As a new SEND Code of Practice awaits publication, Jane Friswell of nasen summarises the challenges facing schools as the sector undergoes major reform
Britain’s alarming rates of childhood obesity can be partly attributed to a lack of quality sporting facilities. Sarah Hall of the Football Foundation outlines strategies to fight this trend
David Rushton, head of education and leisure at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, talks us through the guidelines for planning fun, safe excursions for pupils
Music Education Expo, which took place in February, is an exhibition and professional development conference for music teachers. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s highlights
Ergonomics expert Claire Kendrick writes about how poorly designed school furniture can harm children’s postures, and how improving awareness can prevent future problems
With schools’ energy bills set to double in the next six to eight years, Amy Edwards, co-founder and energy director of Energy for Education Co-operative (E4E), provides energy-saving advice
Pat Harris of BUSK UK explains how to take the hassle out of organising a school trip by coach and what BUSK is doing to raise quality and safety standards among coach operators
School leaders met recently at the Education Show to discuss the benefits and challenges involved when schools convert to academy status. We look at some of the areas they covered
Elisha Dignam of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) writes about the benefits of having a clean school and the vital importance of having trained caretaking professionals
