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The Cumberland has partnered with skills educator FutureJam to deliver a financial literacy programme to primary schools. Pupils in the building society’s operating areas of Cumbria, Lancashire and South West Scotland will learn the essential life skill of how to manage money. FutureJam, a community interest company, delivers interactive ‘MoneyJam’ …

Concerns about the normalisation of misogynistic language in schools and online have prompted students at Gateshead College to help shape a national toolkit now being rolled out across the further education sector. National research shows 92% of girls and 74% of boys report sexist name-calling in school, while fewer than …

Cheshire College – South & West has been recognised as the number one further education provider for apprenticeships across Cheshire & Warrington, following the publication of the latest Department for Education (DfE) National Achievement Rate Tables in March 2026, based on achievement data for the 2024/25 academic year. The College …

A new app developed by University of Staffordshire and TKO Consulting is using virtual reality to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. The project is the brainchild of former Stoke City footballer Meg Bowyer who has been subjected to sexual harassment on multiple occasions when out exercising. “Men …

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been ranked the number one further education college group in England in the latest national achievement rate tables (NARTS), reinforcing its position as a high-performing provider across all provision. The Group comprises Nelson and Colne College Group, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult …

AI-native higher education institution the London School of Innovation (LSI) has now been granted degree-awarding powers.  LSI is pioneering a new model of teaching that replaces traditional lectures with AI-driven learning and human-led discussion. Instead of lectures, students are assigned a 24/7 personal AI tutor that adapts to their background, …

Griffin Primary School has officially opened its new school garden, Griffin Green, following its success in the London Borough of Culture Schools Garden Competition. The opening was marked by a special event, attended by Councillor Akinola and Councillor White, alongside representatives from Enable, Reap, Deputy Headteacher Rachel Robson, Griffin Green Council …

Discovery Education today announced the return of the digital learning challenge designed to keep children engaged over the school Easter holidays. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s award-winning learning programmes. Last year’s seasonal Doodle challenges saw …

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Southern Home Counties business has commenced works on a brand-new teaching block at Birchington Church of England Primary School in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. Appointed by the Department for Education, the £13.4m project will deliver a modern, two-storey teaching facility spanning 1,455m². The scheme is being delivered across two phases. …

Inspired Education has launched Inspired Edge Academy, a new education model designed to challenge the outdated system – with a plan to roll out across seven countries from January 2027. With the way children learn outpacing the historic education framework, this new model vows to shake up the system by …