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Asda’s Cashpot for Schools initiative, fronted by Joe Wicks, only launched on Monday but has already hit the six-figure number after securing over 300,000 customer sign ups, already raising £1.1 million for primary schools across the UK. All 22,000 state funded UK primary schools are able to get involved and …

The number of women opting to study computing at degree level this September has increased according to analysis by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Computing at Higher Education is increasingly seen as a good choice by students – particularly by women – according to data from university admissions service, UCAS released today. …

Mental demands of the job aside, working in education can be intense to say the least. Education workers are often reported to work well beyond their contracted hours, and retention rates are declining: in 2022, workforce data showed a record rate of teacher departures in England, with 40,000 quitting the sector. Despite …

A brand-new specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs has completed in Shepshed, Leicestershire, offering facilities for students aged 4-16 from September 2024. Bowman Academy, which is situated on the former site of St Botolph’s Primary School, located to the east of Shepshed on Loughborough …

In the wake of last week’s GCSE results, students can gain guidance on reaching their dream jobs using a valuable career tool. Dukes Plus, a leading education consultancy firm, provides innovative and life-changing career experiences that help students discover and work towards their career goals. As part of their aim …

Discovery Special Academy, on Sandy Flatts Lane in Middlesbrough, has welcomed the installation of its new secondary department. The building will be home to 70 new secondary students aged 11-16 with special educational needs and disabilities and is an extension of the already existing primary academy which opened in September …

When it comes to creating fun and engaging learning opportunities, outdoor play is an invaluable resource. Whether you’re creating opportunities for real-world play or planning an outdoor science lesson, outdoor learning can be a great tool for a wide range of different age groups. Take a look at some of …

Staff, parents and students at ACS International School Cobham have celebrated the re-opening of the historic Heywood House with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heywood House will serve as a central part of ACS Cobham’s new Lower School Village, which includes woodland forest, tree houses, a new modern dining hall and purpose-built classrooms. …

The newly built small animal clinical teaching building at the University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonington Campus has reached completion, allowing the university to double its intake for related courses. Called the Sir Peter Rubin Centre for Veterinary Education, the detached single storey facility has been designed by Nottingham-based architecture practice …

David Game College, an independent boarding and day school in the City of London, has launched its teacherless classroom Sabrewing programme – the first of its kind in the UK. The new initiative represents a significant leap in educational methods. No other school or college has delivered a programme that …