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CIBSE has announced the launch of the CIBSE Flush Challenge, a unique educational game designed to engage pupils aged 9 to 11 in the fascinating world of building services engineering. The CIBSE Flush Challenge is part of CIBSE’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and addressing the skills …

It’s a difficult time for universities and colleges. Campuses around the world have found themselves turned into the centre of wildcat protests unseen for decades. Administrators are facing the fallout from politicians and the media, while some employers are refusing to hire their graduates.  Campus administrators find themselves stuck in …

Online alternative provision is a particularly effective tool for early intervention. While maintaining the highest standards of education, online AP offers students the unique opportunity to break away from a traditional classroom environment for a temporary period, so they can reengage with education, improve confidence and eventually, when ready, reintegrate …

  When it comes to flooring, comparing products by cost is second nature, but in the last few years, an emphasis on a building’s environmental impact has become paramount, not least in terms of securing funding from the Department for Education. As well as choosing the right floor to start …

Whether it is wood working, metal working, Science or Art, these activities, which take place in schools, colleges and universities around the country, can release into the atmosphere, dust, chippings and fumes, which when inhaled can cause serious health problems. Education facilities are legally obligated to follow guidelines set by …

As schools navigate the complexities of modern education, one critical aspect often overlooked is their underlying connectivity infrastructure. With the impending PSTN switch-off, it’s more important than ever to ensure that the connectivity in our schools is not just adequate but robust and future-proof. Understanding the PSTN Switch-Off The Public …

With the rise of digital learning, providing students with access to devices like laptops and tablets has become essential. To streamline device management and ensure seamless access, many schools are turning to Charging Solutions to support their technology. LapSafe®’s best-selling charging range, ChargeLite™ (formally ClassBuddy™), offers an unrivalled and cost-effective …

A decade ago, John Smeaton Academy was placed in Special Measures by Ofsted. The Leeds secondary school was rated either ‘Inadequate’ or ‘Requires Improvement’ every time Ofsted inspectors visited after that. However, following the first inspection of the school since it joined The GORSE Academies Trust three years ago, John …

As we hurtle towards the UK general election, pupils from across the Loughborough Schools Foundation have been busy polishing their political platforms at the LSF Alternative Election 2024 which took place last week. As part of the process, pupils elected their own party leaders for each school from Years 11 …

Students at the University of Sunderland had the chance to share their work with employers in this year’s Digital Showcase to help boost their employability. The event gives Computer Science students the opportunity to present their projects to the employers they have been working with over the course of this …