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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 …

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 …