New data on drugs and alcohol consumption in schools by NASUWT — The Teacher’s Union has found that alcohol, nicotine and nitrous oxide are being consumed within schools by pupils
The government has confirmed that they will not be extending their Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grants, after five years of allocating money to public sector buildings, such as schools, to replace inefficient heating systems.
Scotland has seen an increase in the number of young people in work, training or further study nine months after they have left school, at 93.1 per cent in 2023-24.
The Scottish government have expanded their childcare provision through several projects backed by Access to Childcare Funding, which will see almost £1.5 million distributed across seven initiatives over the next two years.
Stephanie Slater, founder and chief executive of School Food Matters, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to children.
The Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into the financial viability of universities as they face the challenges of rising costs and falling numbers of international students.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, has said that the scale of feedback received on the consultation means the final response will now be published in September.
Schools and colleges are being invited to become ‘test beds’ for evaluating new EdTech products, creating an evidence base for technologies that genuinely improve both teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
The Chancellor has announced around £2.4 billion per year to be invested in the School Rebuilding Programme over the next four years, reaffirming the commitment to rebuild over 500 schools