With schools up and down the country under pressure to provide extra pupil places, Jackie Maginnis from the MPBA explores how modular buildings can be the solution that the sector is searching for
What is the government doing to tackle childhood obesity and improve the health of our youth, and is it enough, asks Tam Fry, honorary Chairman of the Child Growth Foundation and Spokesman for the National Obesity Forum
Anne Bull, national chair of LACA, believes schools face a serious health crisis caused by bad diet with almost 20 per cent of children classed as obese by the time they leave primary school
Play is such an important part of childhood and growth, but outdoor space is increasingly at a premium, particularly for schools that need to accommodate more classroom space. Carolyn Place, an expert in play area design, looks at recent developments, and highlights the importance of the ‘risk’
BESA’S director Caroline Wright examines what areas of technology schools are putting money into, and dishes out advice on what to consider before making an investment
Since being raised in two reports in 2010, both showing a massive gap in the compliance of asbestos management in schools, there is a need for a national audit into the extent, type and condition of the massive health implications for children, teachers and support staff
The run up to Christmas can be a very stressful time for academy business managers, with accounts needing to be filed and financial statements finalised. Now is a good time to look at some of the common pitfalls in academy audits, and how they can be avoided, writes Tina Allison
What do schools need to consider when introducing a successful tablet one-to-one scheme? Mark Orchison, managing director of 9ine Consulting, examines the issue
Geoff Jones, director at ParentMail, explores why it is important to carefully consider the flexibility and applicability of investments when purchasing, and provides tips on how to ensure you can make the most of it.
It is increasingly important for education providers to understand the impact that education reforms will have. Qualitative research from a reputable market research organisation can help with this, says the Market Research Society
Learning outside the classroom has become widely recognised as a beneficial part of a balanced and effective curriculum, and there’s new evidence supporting the value of this and residential trips
Who should be the Chief Financial Officer in an academy and where should the role fit within the overall governance structure? Kerry Ace, finance and policy manager, CIPFA, examines this crucial position
In a time of budgetary constraints, how can schools still afford to improve their fitness offering and see a return on investment? Andy Barge, group manager for Forest of Dean District Council based in Coleford, Gloucestershire explains how he helped to support local schools Wyedean and Five Acres do this
Boosting attainment levels, encouraging team working, and improving behaviour are just some of the ways music can benefit your school, argues Virginia Haworth-Galt, chief executive of Music Mark, the UK Association for Music Education
More schools are looking to create an online presence and maintain their status in the digital world. However, while many teachers have some of the skills needed, the task of setting up a new school website can still be daunting. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy shares it experience of developing a new website
