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Academy21, leading, DfE-accredited provider of online alternative provision (AP) education, has announced the launch of its Key Stage 2 provision. These courses will be available for Years 5 and 6 in the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.  The expansion of Academy21’s services to schools and local authorities builds on its established …

New data has revealed that school budgets for full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers have soared across all regions in England for the academic year 2023-2024, compared to 2021-2022. The research, as part of the ‘School Budget Crisis Report’ created by education software solution Access Education, analysed government data on school funding and special education …

In a difficult environment, it’s essential that schools, colleges and universities operate as efficiently as possible. Online marketplaces provide an opportunity for them to better control what they spend and identify opportunities for further savings. The UK’s education sector is under huge pressure. In 2024, unions accepted a fully funded …

A first-year assessment of Riverside Primary School, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school, has revealed actual energy operational performance to be significantly below the Passivhaus primary energy demand target while consistently providing excellent comfort levels. With an energy assessment of just 43 kWh/sqm/annum, Riverside Primary School is significantly outperforming the classic …

Sign up for the International Reading Conference 2025 here! Join the free online event on the 10th, 11th and 12th of June 2025 to hear experts discuss best practices and strategies to encourage reading for pleasure, reading for learning and reading for life. Hosted by TV personality and education expert …

Every parent who applied for a place at infants or primary school for their child this year have been allocated their preferred choice, North East Lincolnshire Council have revealed. Parents and carers of children who are due to start at infants or primary school for the first time in September …

Plans to merge Hender Junior and Hendre Infant Schools in Caerphilly have been given the final go ahead. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet unanimously approved the amalgamation proposals, following a formal consultation period where no objections to the plans were raised. The merger will come into effect in September 2025. …

Christ Church New Maldon School recently underwent a remarkable transformation of its outdoor play area, replacing a tired asphalt surface with Playrite’s high-quality Matchplay 2 artificial grass surface. The project, completed in partnership with ETC Sports Surfaces Limited, has provided the school with a safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing multi-use …

The UK government’s commitment to creating an additional 10,000 SEND places is backed by a significant £740 million investment. The emphasis is on providing these places locally, ensuring children receive the support they need within their communities, minimising disruptive travel, and fostering inclusion. This is where TG Escapes bespoke Inclusive …

The benefits of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) are well documented. SEL forms the foundation for how children regulate emotions, relate to others, navigate life’s challenges, and build the resilience needed to thrive in school and beyond.  As schools face growing complexity in meeting student academic and pastoral needs, SEL …