Charlotte Avery, headmistress of St Mary’s School in Cambridge, discusses how the school develops leaders, and outlines what the school ethos is on teachers and other staff.
No longer just restricted to the ICT classroom, many schools are now using display and projection equipment to enhance learning activities in every subject, writes Dave Smith, vice chair of Naace
Dr Morgan Phillips, of Keep Britain Tidy and Eco Schools England, examines the topic of sustainability in the national curriculum and shares ideas on how it can be imbedded into other subjects
A Biocote study into the effectiveness of antimicrobial surfaces at killing germs in the classroom has shed light on the types of bacteria found in schools
Ergonomics, space and the evolving classroom environment are all factors to consider when buying furniture, writes BESA’s director Caroline Wright, who shares some advice
Is it realistic to think that schools can ever go completely paper‑free? Probably not, but paper-free processes may not be so far away, writes AIIM’s director of market intelligence Doug Miles
Celebrating its 11th year, the 2015 Education Business Awards will take place on 8 July at London’s Grange Hotel and will reward outstanding achievements in the UK education sector
Residentials have a number of positive impacts for students, such as deepening relationships between students and staff, and boosting confidence. Peter Carne from Learning Away shares how to plan, design and deliver a memorable residential trip
With overwhelming strains on the NHS and inactivity said to cost the UK economy £20 billion a year, it is crucial to engage children in being active from a young age. ukactive outlines its plans for the coming year to get more children, more active, more often
Following the new government’s pledge to open 500 more free schools, Sarah Pearson of the New Schools Network considers what the future holds for free schools
Fear of judgement is stopping many women from taking part in exercise. But as thousands of women up and down the country are proving, it really doesn’t have to be a barrier. Sport England provides the inside track on the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign
Professor John Howson, chair of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Educational Steering Group, examines whether teaching is facing a skills shortage and what this means for schools
With the current trend to make cashless payments in the consumer, business and financial sectors, Education Business examines whether schools are taking the same path
The rise in the levels of bullying and violence, coupled with new safety threats such as terrorism recruitment, has led to an increasing need for improved security measures in schools and colleges, writes Matthew Grimley of the British Security Industry Association
An updated piece of building and safety legislation that aims to reduce accidents during construction projects is going to affect all schools in control of their own building management. Louise Hosking explains how schools can comply
From leadership and management to technical and compliance knowledge, the key role of the facilities manager in education was the topic of a BIFM Education Special Interest Group event which took place in April
With research suggesting that risk assessments put teachers off taking a school trip, the School Travel Forum shares the basic principles of risk management before and during school trips
Support is now available to help your school build on the foundations provided by new school food standards. Dr Patricia Mucavele from the Children’s Food Trust explains more
