Closed platforms benefit the very few and not the many, and stifle innovation by closing themselves to new ideas and concepts. What’s more, they offer limitations in usability and choice of tools. Not only is this a losing equation for platform owners and their partners, but ultimately their end-users. As …

Timber framed buildings can be seen in schools up and down the country providing classrooms, office space, training rooms and special needs spaces. Many may be less aware of just how flexible an offsite modular building system can be. TG Escapes have provided buildings for chapels, sports halls, 2 storey …

“As Physical Educators, this sport is perfect for what we want to achieve” Don DiGiacomo, Director of Physical Education, St Xavier’s High School, Cincinnati, Ohio Interested in a low-cost sport that ticks all your boxes? A mixed and inclusive sport that is accessible to the disabled? A sport that increases …

19–21 May 2020, ExCeL London Facilities Show 2020 is the leading dedicated event for the British and international facilities management profession, covering the most innovative products and solutions, latest developments and industry updates and most influential thought leadership. This year, with its new focus on sustainability, the show is ideal …

A legal firm is doing its bit to offer opportunities to young scholars by taking on two school leavers for the first time as part of its apprenticeship programme. NAHL Group, which is based in Kettering, launched its Learning Academy scheme in March last year but that initiative was only …

Are you a registered nurse who is feeling the need to climb up the medical ladder? If so, you should consider continuing your medical education by becoming a nurse practitioner. Did you know that there are nearly 3 million registered nurses in the U.S, compared to only 1.1 million doctors? …

No budget for a required expansion or upgrade? Does your budget fall short of your “ideal” solution? Would you like to complete a project now without waiting for the money to come in? AJ Products now offers a leasing solution for all your workplace furniture and equipment requirements. From office …

Is it time for your school’s teaching and learning resources to go cloud-based? Everyday life is increasingly influenced by digital cloud technology. From teamworking and learning applications to data storage and other innovations, cloud-based systems are quickly being adopted by more and more workplaces, offering improvements such as streamlined workflow, …

What does the government’s super-fast approach to gigabit-capable digital infrastructure mean for the education sector? The Queen recently delivered her annual speech for the commencement of Parliament which, as expected, was mainly dominated by the issue of Brexit. However, with the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU fast …

School boards should be doing more to prioritise the mental wellbeing of their staff. According to the fourth Mental Health at Work Report1 by BITC, 39% of employees experienced poor mental health due to work last year. However, the same research revealed that the percentage of employees that feel their …