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
One year on from the launch of the Free Infant School Meals, Education Business revisits how effective the School Food Plan has been in improving the quality of food in English schools. However, with the free school meals now under apparent threat, has it been effective enough?
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
Earlier this year, the Science Education Programme published a report entitled Working with Big Ideas of Science Education which looked at growing concerns with the science curriculum. Education Business analyses the report
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
Reliable and secure broadband connectivity is now an essential component to teaching, learning and management within schools. Education Business analyses the latest information
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
Harry Simmons outlines the Football Foundation’s investment into school facilities and looks at the famous faces from the world of sport that are backing its initiatives
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
Adopting good practices in an effort to achieve social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits for a building is of vital importance, says Neil Sturrock, chairman of the Heritage Group at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
With an ever increasing reliance on the digital world, Andrew Blacoe of iTeach explores the reasons why mobile technology has become the daily staple of school life
Adrian Fenton, of The British Science Association, discusses the importance and the best methods of engaging and encouraging students in science studies and STEM subjects
Catering in schools is improving the quality of its food by meeting standard of nutrition, freshness and sustainability. The Food For Life Catering Mark is an initiative to tackle food in education and raise the standards even higher
The teaching of Design and Technology in schools is both a challenging and exciting prospect. Jon Parker, Lead Health and Safety Consultant at the Design and Technology Association, discusses the best ways to minimise risk and enhance learning
Dave Harvey writes about the key considerations and adaptations that need to be made when creating an outdoor learning experience for school children with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities that is exciting, challenging, enjoyable and rewarding
The School Travel Forum’s new general manager Gill Harvey explores the reasons why loyalty shouldn’t over-rule assured quality scheme membership when booking school trips
With the popularity and frequency of alternative payment methods being introduced in schools, Payments UK looks at the developing trend for schools to use cashless payments and the benefits this brings for both the school and the parents
The Educational Funding Agency’s Financial Handbook for Academies, which comes into play in September, focuses on the financial requirements for academies for the upcoming academic year. Mark Filsell reviews the key changes
