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A major milestone in Scottish education has been achieved with the opening of the Dunfermline Learning Campus in West Fife. Purpose-built to inspire learning, the 26,666 m² facility accommodates 2,700 pupils and 246 staff, making it the UK’s largest building constructed to Passivhaus standards.  Gerflor played a key role in …

Not every student finds school easy. For some, the classroom can be a place of anxiety, frustration or quiet withdrawal rather than progress and participation. The reasons vary – confidence, learning differences, home life, social pressures but the outcome is often the same. A student begins to switch off and …

Every teacher knows that the right tools can make all the difference in the classroom. From marking and preparing resources to helping students organise their notes, small details can transform how learning happens. That’s where STAEDTLER’s Textsurfer Highlighters come in — a simple, reliable tool designed to make teaching, marking, …

As the Inspiring Leadership Conference enters its twelfth year as the UK’s longest running leadership in education event, there are now up to 15 CPD points up for grabs for those who attend as well as an enhanced programme of activity for next year’s event (4 and 5 June 2026, …

Are your school’s devices stored, charged and ready when you need them? Many schools now use LapSafe® solutions such as Envoy™, ChargeLite™ and Mentor™ to streamline device management. Centralising storage and charging reduces workload, boosts reliability and helps schools get the best return on their EdTech investment. Here are eight …

Comment by NICK ORDE-POWLETT, Managing Director at TIB Services Recruitment for caretaker and estates roles is one of the most pressing challenges facing schools and multi-academy trusts today. Many schools are struggling to fill positions, and this has a direct impact on the smooth running of daily operations, from maintenance …

This January, the Bett UK 2026 agenda brings you world-class speakers and sessions. From Hannah Fry to Amol Rajan, don’t miss this carefully curated line-up of special guests that will inspire and educate across the key topics shaping the future of education. Your Bett UK 2026 ticket gives you access to …

Students have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of a multi-million-pound university redevelopment in London’s East End as part of a major drive to attract more young people into the construction industry. The leading representative body for the sector, Build UK, and major contractor Willmott Dixon hosted the visit at the …

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been awarded a million-pound contract to deliver a smart access control system at Birmingham City University (BCU). The £1m initial investment represents the university’s first step in becoming a smarter campus, enhancing security, sustainability, and the student experience. Following a highly …

School caterer Olive Dining is supporting this year’s National School Meals Week (NSMW) – the annual campaign created by the Local Authority Caterers’ Association (LACA) – to honour the vital role that school meals play in pupils’ lives across the UK. Taking place from 10-14 November, National School Meals Week …