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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 …

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a free education programme that challenges students aged 11 to 18 in secondary schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland to solve real-world problems using curiosity, creativity and technology. With tech prizes, work experience opportunities, and the chance to showcase student ideas on the …

The Oaks Specialist College in Tonbridge has unveiled its new home learning centre, The Point, which opens to learners this week. Sustainable construction firm, TG Escapes, designed and built the new building using modular construction methods. The Point was completed in just six months, allowing education to continue at The …

Last week, 300 students and 42 teachers from across England took part in a series of events, providing students and educators with the knowledge, tools, and support to build their own Climate Action Plans to be implemented at their schools. The events, hosted at UCL, Durham University and the University …

Students at Cheshire College – South & West have marked Remembrance Day with a creative project, producing hand-designed poppies that now line Nantwich Road near the College’s Crewe campus. The display honours those who have served in the Armed Forces and creates a striking public tribute for the local community. …

The field of special educational needs provision in UK schools continues to change, with approximately 1.7 million pupils now with identified needs. This growing demand has led to new challenges for educators who must develop advanced skills to create truly inclusive learning environments. As schools face increasing pressure to deliver …

Educating children on the benefits of a healthy diet has never been so important. Childhood obesity is a significant health issue, with it estimated that today in England, one in three children will be obese or overweight when they finish primary school. Receiving good nutrition during childhood lays the foundation …

An alternative take on improving wellbeing in schools has been shared by Charlie Burley, also known as The Teachers’ Health Coach, in conjunction with education specialist Learning by Questions (LbQ). In a recent whitepaper based on research from University of Oxford, TES, NASUWT and Education Support, the former teacher and …

Supporting Education Group (SEG) has appointed Liz Murray as its first SEND Director. She joins Supporting Education Group – one of the UK’s largest education services businesses – from Star Academies, where she had been Director of SEND since 2021. Supporting Education Group works alongside schools and trusts to enhance …