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Concerns are rising over the safety of school buildings as 1 in 10 parents report issues regarding the building safety of their children’s school A new national survey conducted by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits are concerned about the safety …

The Protocol Group, a specialist in recruitment solutions for the further education sector, has launched AMPLIFY, a service designed to support colleges in overcoming the current challenges of recruiting teachers and other staff. AMPLIFY places dedicated recruitment experts directly within colleges, providing tailored support to help institutions improve their hiring …

Technology company Siemens recently hosted secondary school students from across Greater Manchester for a day of learning about sustainable futures, as world leaders gathered in Baku, Azerbeijan, for COP29. In partnership with Siemens, leading businesses from across the North West, including Wesleyan, Adecco and Nestlé, delivered workshops to encourage pupils …

Mable Therapy has announced the launch of a new tool designed to help schools identify children at risk of developing Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) – the Mable Early Language and Communication Screener (MELCS). MELCS automatically assesses reception-aged children (4-5 years old) on critical language development areas, such as …

The Twinkl Group has announced its acquisition of Natterhub, an interactive, gated platform that gives schools and parents all they need to teach learners how to stay safe online and be responsible digital citizens. By providing a ‘sandbox’ for pupils to practise navigating the digital world, Natterhub embeds crucial online …

Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering company, has launched the latest instalment in its ‘Spotlight Session’ digital learning series, this time focused on gut health. Starring former CBeebies presenter Katy Ashworth, the free educational videos and resources are designed for teachers to use in the classroom to educate and …

In response to the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, a Shadow Review has been launched, supported by leading youth organisations including The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, I have a voice, NUS, The Scouts Association, SOS-UK, UK Youth, Young Citizens, and National Youth Agency. These organisations are coming together to amplify …

The University of Chester is accelerating its digital transformation, replacing its legacy technology systems with TechnologyOne’s leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP solution, including Student Management, Financials, Supply Chain Management and Corporate Performance Management, to futureproof operations and enhance the learning experience for its 15,000 students. The university will leverage TechnologyOne’s groundbreaking …

Inversity, the skills startup equipping British students with applied AI skills, has partnered with Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor at the Financial Times for a nationwide AI challenge. Over the course of 4 weeks, 400 students worked on a challenge set by Inversity and Andrew Jack: to use AI to …

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operator (CPO) Believ will be exhibiting at The Schools and Academies Show, showcasing how its fully funded charge point installation solution can play an integral role in helping the educational sector achieve its sustainability goals – at zero cost. Schools and academies are under significant …