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Nearly three-quarters (73%) of UK teachers are considering leaving the profession due to financial strain, according to a new survey by Discounts for Teachers and Pluxee UK. The findings paint a concerning picture of the current state of education, potentially leading to a future teacher shortage crisis. This is combined …

As children across the UK return to school, education specialists are highlighting the challenges of separation anxiety, a common issue that new back-to-school routines can trigger. Separation anxiety, a specific type of anxiety disorder, affects nearly 1 in 20 pupils, with about one-third of these cases persisting into adulthood if …

Highgrove Education, a global online school and school services provider, has announced its official launch and opening for the 2024/2025 academic year. Its flagship school, Highgrove Online School, aims to provide an outstanding British education for ambitious pupils studying GCSEs and A Levels online. Highgrove Education was founded by Heather …

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 …