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A new network of nine primaries in the borough has been launched where senior leaders review each other’s schools and share best practice to help with school improvement, being brought together as part of a partnership between The Harpur Trust, The Pioneer Learning Trust and Bedford Borough Council. It’s called …

Leaders in the British education sector are keen to invest in technology to develop their organisations but say that lack of available budget is holding them back. The figures are revealed in the OneAdvanced Education Trends Report 2025, which polled 740 senior decision-makers in British education organisations on their priorities for …

A Censuswide survey commissioned by BBC Teach suggests that online safety, often considered an issue for teenagers, is a growing problem amongst younger children. The survey indicates that more than three-quarters (80%) of primary school teachers are aware of at least one safeguarding incident linked to online safety in the …

Liverpool-based training provider, The Learning Foundry, has opened its second training site which will offer training in construction, green skills and housing management, for people aged 16+ across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.  Attended by Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, the Skills Centre will specialise in creating …

Commercial Services Group (CSG) has acquired UK and France-based organisation WF Education Group and its subsidiary brands Maudesport, Timstar, Technology Supplies (TSL), and Gresswell. This strategic acquisition further broadens CSG’s extensive range of education products and services, enhancing its ability to support educators at every stage of learning, from early …

One of the oldest schools in Wales has seen its school meal uptake rocket, following a complete redesign of their main dining area, in a project that the headteacher says has ‘revolutionised the catering experience’. Hawarden High School, in Flintshire, Wales, has partnered with Dolce Schools Catering, the family-run independent …

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, the expectations employees hold for their workplace have shifted dramatically. While competitive salaries remain a cornerstone of attracting and retaining top talent, modern professionals are increasingly looking beyond paychecks to evaluate the overall value of their employment. Workplace benefits, once considered supplementary, now play …

In the ever-evolving landscape of school catering, apetito is leading the charge with its groundbreaking new street food van. Schools can now transform their catering with apetito’s new grab-&-go solution – a distinct servery unit which imitates a ‘street food’ van experience, bringing a breath of fresh air to school …

Education Today hears from ALESSANDRO CAPOZZI, Executive Head at Academy21 Change is afoot in our sector. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is gathering pace and attention; we are learning more about the reform underway within the inspectorate, and underneath all this, the Curriculum and Assessment Review rumbles on. It’s …

BAM Construct UK has collaborated with Altro and Recofloor to achieve significant sustainability gains on a number of major school construction projects. At Weldon Village Academy, a new purpose-built secondary school near Corby, BAM Construct UK built the state-of-the-art, three-storey facility to provide education, sport and recreation facilities for the …