Four in five UK parents say their child loses focus within 30 minutes – as families and schools look for screen-free activities such as darts to help rebuild concentration. A study of UK parents by Harrows Darts found parents fear children are losing the ability to concentrate and focus, as …
Read More »Pupils compete to design future-fit town to tackle energy challenges
The annual National Careers Challenge saw thousands of Year 7 students, aged 11-12, from schools across the United Kingdom designing a sustainable ‘Town of the Future,’ rethinking how homes are constructed, how people travel, and how communities can reduce their environmental impact. Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, selected …
Read More »Agilico and IRIS partner on invoice matching for education sector
Agilico Workplace Technology has partnered with IRIS Education, one of the UK’s leading software providers for schools, trusts, and colleges, to deliver a powerful new integration between Agilico Verify and IRIS Financials (formerly PS Financials). The collaboration has resulted in the development of a new integration connector that enables fully …
Read More »Reducing pressure, improving outcomes: William Ford Junior School transforms lunchtimes with apetito
William Ford Junior School in Dagenham, Essex has transformed its lunchtime provision with apetito, easing pressure on staff while improving pupil health, wellbeing and engagement. The school, which is committed to supporting pupils to be ‘successful, healthy, fulfilled and empowered to make a difference’, faced growing challenges with its in-house …
Read More »Champion Schools: putting teachers at the heart of educational innovation
At White Rose Education, our mission is simple: world-class education for everyone, everywhere. It’s an ambitious goal, but one that drives everything we do. We believe that every child, regardless of where they live or the school they attend, deserves access to high-quality teaching and learning. Achieving that ambition requires …
Read More »Meeting the new SEND requirements: how schools can operationalise reform
The SEND reforms set out in Every Child Achieving and Thriving place a clear expectation on schools: earlier identification of need, more consistent in-school support, and a stronger focus on Targeted Support. While the direction of travel is widely supported, the practical challenge for schools is significant. The question facing …
Read More »LapSafe®: Secure Device Management for Multi-Academy Trusts
Efficient device management is an increasing challenge for education organisations. For Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), this is amplified by the need to manage devices across multiple locations, phases and operational structures. LapSafe® supports MATs by delivering a complete ecosystem for device storage, charging, smart loaning and management. This enables a more …
Read More »Howden: Win up to £10,000 to transform pupil wellbeing in your school
Supporting pupil wellbeing has never been more important, but finding the funding to bring ideas to life can be a challenge. That’s why Howden’s Pupils Wellbeing Prize competition is such a valuable opportunity for schools across the UK. A chance to secure up to £10,000 for your pupils Now open …
Read More »Different Ways to Present Complex Information: Choosing the Right Format for Better Understanding and Retention
We’re surrounded by information. Reports land in our inboxes, presentations fill our calendars, videos compete for our attention, and data seems to come from every direction. Yet despite having access to more knowledge than ever before, one challenge remains the same: helping people understand and remember complex information. In both …
Read More »How Schools Manage IT Problems When Tech Staff Are Stretched Thin
Schools across the UK face a persistent challenge when IT problems arise and technical staff are already stretched thin. Remote support tools allow IT teams to diagnose and resolve issues on classroom devices, staff laptops, and administrative systems without being physically present. This approach can help reduce downtime, keep lessons …
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