St Johns Church of England Primary School

With thousands of new school-based nursery places created and more government funding on the way, we meet some of the schools that have taken up the offer – and find out what advice they would share

Kids using digital devices

The government has set out six digital standards that all schools must meet by 2030, aiming to eliminate disparities in technology access and ensure pupils learn in connected classrooms

Catering

Poor communication around school meals is leaving families underinformed, contributing to missed entitlements and poor nutritional choices. So how can this communication gap be bridged

Woodham Academy

The government has pledged £20 billion over the next decade to modernise England’s school estate, with the expanded School Rebuilding Programme promising to transform 250 more schools

Children playing

Ross McTaggart from the Chelmsford Learning Partnership explores how intentional, well-designed play spaces can boost emotional wellbeing, improve behaviour and strengthen learning

 

Asbestos tape

Decades after its ban, asbestos continues to pose serious risks within the UK’s education estate. From classrooms to corridors, managing its legacy is both a legal obligation and a vital safeguarding duty 

Central Park Primary - Let's Go Zero

The Department for Education has asked schools to have a climate action plan in place by the end of the year. So where should schools begin? 

Team

As mainstream schools strive to become more inclusive, new research from Inclusion in Practice sheds light on what truly works

Ofsted is overhauling its inspection framework from November 2025 – introducing new grading terminology, report cards, and placing greater emphasis on inclusion and parental engagement

Schoolchildren using iPad

With many classrooms also affected by poor technology infrastructure and connectivity, we examine government initiatives and grassroots efforts to tackle the digital divide.

Young person in foreign city

The School Travel Forum explains how schools can benefit from the new fast-track border clearance system at the Port of Dover

Teacher recruitment ad

A recent report from the Public Accounts Committee has assessed the Department for Education’s approach to teacher recruitment and retention: what does it recommend?

Classroom

How can schools use the £740m capital funding investment to improve SEND provision?

As Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent, publicly accessible premises will be required to strengthen their preparedness for potential terrorist threats. So what does this new legislation mean for schools?

With energy bills soaring and the race to net zero intensifying, schools are turning to solar power as a practical, high-impact solution, writes Sue Wheat from Let’s Go Zero

Richard Hipkiss from the MPBA explores how volumetric modular construction is helping schools meet immediate building needs while delivering learning environments for the future

Thousands of new early years places are launching in primary schools this September under a £37 million government scheme. With the next phase of the scheme set to launch in the Autumn, should your school get involved?

Person charging electric car

There are now over 1,400 electric vehicle chargepoints installed in schools and colleges, with funding confirmed for another year. We share advice for schools on how to best use the grant

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