Phones with social media

Tougher guidance for schools on mobile phones will make it even clearer that schools need to be phone-free environments.

Children

Research has explored the outcomes from the schools that adopted the Well Schools framework - a programme that puts wellbeing at the heart of education. 

Teamwork

Underpinning the training will be a new expectation set out in the SEND Code of Practice, confirming that all staff in every nursery, school and college should receive training on SEND and inclusion.

A new report released by the Education Policy Institute and Sync has warned that schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) could be making critical technology decisions without proper guidance.

Handshake

Colleges and universities in Scotland will be expected to meet additional 'fair work' criteria in areas such as workplace inequalities and the use of zero hours contracts.

Football

The Scottish Government is increasing investment in its free after school activities programme so that it reaches more children.

Books

The campaign aims to tackle the worrying decline in reading for pleasure, with reading rates among young people dropping to its lowest level since 2005,

AI

Almost half (46 per cent) of teachers across Europe do not think schools are equipping students with the skills needed for an AI future — a concern shared by two in five teachers in the UK (41 per cent). 

Classroom

An additional £20 million of funding has been allocated to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools and colleges in Wales this year.

EB Awards

Now in its 17th year, the Education Business Awards continue to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work, dedication, and achievements of schools and academies across the UK.

Hands

A new report has shown that 49% of young adult carers had missed out on education or training because of their caring role.

The measure, added to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, delivers on the commitment made in the government’s manifesto to bring multi academy trusts into the inspection system.

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