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School trips should do more than tick a box. They should open minds, spark confidence, and create memories that stay with students long after they’ve unpacked their bags. The trips that endure feel purposeful; they’re not rushed, not generic, and never forgettable. For more than 60 years, Rayburn Tours has …

Student accommodation has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once a basic necessity, frequently marked by cramped conditions and mismatched furnishings, the modern student living environment is now expected to offer much more in terms of comfort, style and functionality. With the increasing expectations of students and educational institutions …

Schools play a vital role in shaping young minds, providing environments that need to be functional and have the ability to deliver a sense of calm, security and well-being. Against such a background, it may come as a surprise to learn that exceptional fitted furniture design emerges as a powerful …

With less than a month to go before entries close, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is inviting schools across the UK to take part in its flagship tech-for-good competition for students aged 11-18. This free, curriculum-linked programme is mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks 4, 5, and 6, helping teachers embed careers education …

Northumbria University has launched the Hopeful Futures AI Challenge, a groundbreaking national exhibition challenge inviting young people aged 11-16 to imagine and shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Led by a team of AI researchers at Northumbria University, the challenge recognises that young people will be the generation most …

Russell Hobbs has launched a nationwide school campaign and competition across the UK as part of its charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, to raise awareness of global hunger and inspire children to “cook for good”.  The Plates for Change initiative, delivered in collaboration with We Are Futures and The …

British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom, has secured funding to kick off a pilot campaign with the English Football League (EFL), using esports to support young people. The new ‘Safe to Play’ campaign – set to run across 10 Football Club communities – will use esports …

The Department for Education has announced a major step in modernising how young people access their GCSE results, with the national roll-out of the new Education Record app from summer 2026. For the first time, Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE exam results securely …

Every teacher knows the power of a great whiteboard marker. It’s the essential classroom companion that brings lessons to life, sparks curiosity, and keeps students engaged. That’s where STAEDTLER Lumocolor® Whiteboard Markers make their mark, the eco-conscious, high-performance choice trusted by educators around the world. Made for the Classroom From …

Most parents and educational leaders in mainstream schools may see online learning, and online alternative provision in particular, as a lifeline for students who can’t attend school in person. And it is indeed a lifeline for many students from various backgrounds – but it can be a lot more than …