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Cheshire College – South & West has been recognised as the number one further education provider for apprenticeships across Cheshire & Warrington, following the publication of the latest Department for Education (DfE) National Achievement Rate Tables in March 2026, based on achievement data for the 2024/25 academic year. The College …

ParentPay Group, a leading provider of software and payment solutions for schools, has completed its acquisition of School Hire Lettings Limited (SchoolHire). SchoolHire provides a specialist online booking and payment platform that enables schools and other educational organisations to efficiently manage the hire of facilities such as sports halls, astro‑pitches, …

How one specialist platform is saving teachers hours of searching, and connecting educators with the CPD, conferences and training that actually matter.  Ask any teacher how they find CPD, and the answer is usually the same story.  They start with Google. They wade through generic events platforms where education events …

As schools across the UK prepare to mark World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–21 April) and Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, many teachers are looking for meaningful ways to help young people stretch their imaginations and develop original ideas. To support this, Samsung is offering a suite of …

A new app developed by University of Staffordshire and TKO Consulting is using virtual reality to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. The project is the brainchild of former Stoke City footballer Meg Bowyer who has been subjected to sexual harassment on multiple occasions when out exercising. “Men …

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been ranked the number one further education college group in England in the latest national achievement rate tables (NARTS), reinforcing its position as a high-performing provider across all provision. The Group comprises Nelson and Colne College Group, Accrington and Rossendale College, and Lancashire Adult …

AI-native higher education institution the London School of Innovation (LSI) has now been granted degree-awarding powers.  LSI is pioneering a new model of teaching that replaces traditional lectures with AI-driven learning and human-led discussion. Instead of lectures, students are assigned a 24/7 personal AI tutor that adapts to their background, …

With pupil wellbeing and belonging under real pressure in UK schools, simple tools that help build positive relationships are more valuable than ever. Recent DfE data highlights ongoing concerns around pupils’ sense of safety, enjoyment and belonging at school, and also reveals that many children continue to face online harm …

Griffin Primary School has officially opened its new school garden, Griffin Green, following its success in the London Borough of Culture Schools Garden Competition. The opening was marked by a special event, attended by Councillor Akinola and Councillor White, alongside representatives from Enable, Reap, Deputy Headteacher Rachel Robson, Griffin Green Council …

Howden education division’s Pupils Wellbeing Prize is now open for 2026!  For the second year running, the competition gives schools the opportunity to win up to £10,000 to provide funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils. Enter the Pupils Wellbeing Prize here How can the prize …