Why, in today’s technology driven society, have all schools not gone completely cashless? Caroline Wright, director of the British Educational Suppliers Association, examines the situation
With the Priority School Building Programme in full swing, Education Business looks at some of the schools that have opened, and reports on a new funding stream coming from Europe
Ian Bauckham of the Association of School and College Leaders explains the thinking behind the new headteacher standards and the role they play in the emerging school-led and self-improving system
Teaching the next generations about climate change can feel overwhelming, but it needn’t be if teachers take a positive, solutions-based approach, advises CAT’s Kim Bryan
Welcoming dining areas are as important to school meal success as delicious and nutritious food. Jeremy Boardman of the Children’s Food Trust offers tips for making your canteen a lunchtime magnet for pupils
Making the most of the outdoors both in and out of the school grounds can enhance learning and build character. David Harvey, national chair of the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres, explains how to make it happen
The Youth Sport Trust’s Director of External Relations Phil Chamberlain examines how PE and sport can improve the health, wellbeing and behaviour of young people, and outlines the positive outcomes of the Sky Sports Living for Sport programme
The Music Education Expo is the largest exhibition and conference for music education. Joanna Wyld describes some of the key speeches and exhibitors that made this year’s show so special
Dr Richard Hastings, microbiologist and technical director at BioCote, explains the processes and results of its study to create a safer, more hygienic learning environment
Technology is constantly evolving and schools need to keep up with the digital revolution. But who should manage IT services? Rob Curran, member of the ICT association Naace, offers advice to schools concerning choosing an ICT service provider and how to manage their services in the most effective way
As the general election approaches, the Government announces more details about which schools are to receive funding for urgent repair and refurbishment work under the Priority School Building Programme
With many schools receiving funding to have their old school buildings rebuilt, the Society of British and International Design examines whether the same desired affect can be created with refurbishments, and discusses the key challenges
‘Computational thinking’ is given great prominence in the new computing curriculum, but for many teachers, it’s an unfamiliar concept. The Barefoot Computing project helps teachers to understand the concepts behind computational thinking and what they mean in practice, writes Zoe Ross
It’s a well-know fact that schools make excellent breeding grounds for germs. As part of research from BioCote, the world’s first ever classroom that actively inhibits the growth of potentially harmful microbes has been created, with impressive results to date
Denise Ewbank of the British Association of Landscape Industries discusses the benefits of landscaping and playscaping in schools and how to go about transforming your school grounds
David Geary, of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses one of the major concerns hanging over the education sector – the shortage of teaching professionals, and calls for better careers advice to be given at schools to reflects the realities of work
Becoming an academy offers real help in tough times. The Independent Academies Association examines some of the questions and issues that school leaders face when considering conversion
