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Exciting new teaching ideas will be introduced into classrooms after seven innovative educators won a share of more than £115,000. The recipients of this year’s Let Teachers SHINE awards have each devised potentially groundbreaking projects aimed at helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at school. The awards they have …

As the UK general election begins, headteachers and education leaders on the Tes Global Advisory Board have announced a five point plan of policy developments any future government must address to promote and support the British international school sector. The board, formed of 11 members based in Europe, the Middle …

York House, a local independent prep school on the outskirts of Croxley Green, has announced its intent to move towards an 11+ co-educational model from September 2026. The school will phase out its current Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts over the coming two years as it outlines a brand …

The University of Aberdeen has been awarded its first Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award in recognition of its commitment to advancing race equality. The University is the third Scottish Institution to hold a REC award. The Race Equality Charter’s mission is to improve the representation, experience, progression and success …

Cambridge Science Centre, an independent education charity, has moved to a new, state-of-the-art home on the iconic Cambridge Science Park, following a partnership with the Park and Park owners, Trinity College, Cambridge. This new permanent location complements the very essence of Cambridge Science Centre, with its focus on bringing the …

A new report suggests a growing number of primary school children are showing up to class hungry. NFER’s report The ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on schools is based on a survey of 1,282 teachers and senior leaders across mainstream primary and secondary schools. It offers insights into how …

The University of London has appointed Philip (Phil) Allmendinger as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Education, following a competitive international recruitment process. Professor Allmendinger will join the University on 1 July 2024, and brings a wealth of experience from across the higher education across the sector. During his 28 years …

Doorstep Library, a leading London literacy charity, has launched its 2024 Big Give Campaign for the fourth consecutive year. The #ChampionsForChildren campaign is designed to address low literacy rates across London, where funds raised will enable volunteers to run shared reading sessions with over 900 children in the boroughs of …

Generation Logistics, the industry-backed campaign that is raising awareness of the careers available within logistics, is launching the very first Generation Logistics Week to engage educators and students. The awareness week is part of a series of new initiatives to help bridge the skills gap and future-proof the next generation’s …

Fairfield Prep School launched Fairfield Futures last month – a week-long learning initiative encouraging Year 6 pupils to begin considering life beyond Fairfield. Led by Sarra Jenkins, Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School, and Rachel Ferraby, Director of Clinical Applications also at LGS, Fairfield Futures was developed in …