Retractable seating offers schools and universities more flexible use of their halls and significantly increases opportunities for lettings and generation of income. The benefits of installing a retractable seating system are numerous: schools are able to stage their own performing arts productions in a more professional way with the audience …

We have witnessed the benefits of digitalisation across sectors, and its impact in education is no less astounding. Online schools provide students with a unique opportunity to learn in a tailored, distraction-free and engaging environment. Much of that is due to advanced tools and platforms that facilitate communication and enable …

Bridging the digital divide in education involves ensuring all students have equal access to technology and digital resources to support their learning. Industry-leading experts in Smart Lockers and Storage & Charging Solutions, LapSafe® share five key aspects involved to ensure that all students have an equal chance of fulfilling their …

Siemens has completed work on a 200kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of £1.5 million research project. The solar farm will create a ‘living lab’ for the Institute to give insight to landowners and operators of solar …

A new report has revealed that over half of state school students lack access to work experience, putting them at a significant disadvantage when applying to universities. With one third of universities taking work experience into consideration when reviewing applicants, it’s crucial that state schools look to improve work experience …

A thriving working relationship between a London-based school and a catering company has led to a series of events to sustain and support the school community. Ark King Solomon Academy and Accent Catering have collaborated to provide a community meal in the school dining hall for students at the school …

In our latest Q&A this month we were delighted to catch up with KEVIN GRAINGER, Managing Director of internet connectivity specialists Kelia, to find out more about the upcoming analogue telephone network switch-off, and what it means for schools. Could you explain the PSTN switch-off in terms we can all …

Comment by SCOTT CRICHTON, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Endsleigh Insurance In the realms of school safety, the issue of leaving doors open poses a complex challenge. On one hand, open doors can foster a welcoming environment and be a comfort to teachers with safeguarding concerns. On the other hand, they …

Music is a bedrock artform, and one which has key societal impact in its tutelage and proliferation. From a young age, we are encouraged to engage with music in the form of dance and expression, appreciation and critique, and pure creativity. The music industry has a foundational impact on creative …

Gardening is a uniquely British pastime, and a popular one at that. Passed down from generation to generation, the hobby has evolved and expanded; whether tending to exotic flowering plants or building an allotment for robust root vegetables, gardening remains close to the heart of the UK’s public, young and …