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WaterBear, the College of Music with campuses in Brighton and Sheffield, is celebrating remarkable growth as it once again receives a record number of student applications. The pioneering college, which offers BA (Hons) degree and master’s courses for today’s musicians, artists and industry professionals, has seen a noteworthy year-on-year uplift …

Education and social mobility experts at the Sutton Trust have warned politicians that inequalities in education are a ticking time bomb for social mobility and social cohesion, unless there is a renewed focus on tackling the attainment gap. The difference in education outcomes between low-income students and their better-off peers …

Just launched, the informative, free online resource Bereavement and pupils with SEND, from leading charities, LGfL – the National Grid for Learning and Child Bereavement UK, provides insights and strategies for both mainstream, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, for supporting SEND pupils facing bereavement. Commenting on the …

Racing driver Will Crewdson has clinched this year’s prestigious Junior Saloon Car Championship (JSCC) Scholarship, securing a fully funded opportunity to compete in the acclaimed series throughout its tenth anniversary year. The 17-year-old, from Corbridge, raced to victory at Croft Circuit on Saturday 17th February to clinch the career-launching prize, …

Richard Turay (pictured left) has received the British Science Association’s Gold CREST Award for designing an app which allows people to better manage symptoms of depression by tracking the impact of food on mood. Richard, from London, received a Gold CREST Award for his project of designing an app which …

The journey through childhood is a real winding road. However, it is fairly well-known that the ages between 2 and 7 are pivotal when it comes to setting children up for the future. This period witnesses profound growth and transformation in various developmental domains. As parents and caregivers, understanding these …

The LoveReading family exists because reading matters, and books change lives. The leading book recommendation websites which feature an online bookstore with social purpose have so far donated £50,000 to schools. MD Deborah Maclaren, commented: “The LoveReading brand naturally evolved into an online bookstore, but we were keen to make …

SMART Technologies, a leading education technology provider, is set to unveil its newest family of interactive displays at Bett 2024 in London. The UK’s leading EdTech event, Bett, brings together over 30,000 education leaders from January 24-27th. Leading the charge for EdTech innovation this year is SMART Technologies and their …

Embarking on a school trip is more than just a break from the classroom routine; it’s an opportunity for students to explore learn, and create lasting memories. As the responsible adult at the helm, planning an educational excursion can seem like a daunting task, but fear not – we’ve got …

Persistent absence rates are at an all-time high, doubling since pre-pandemic figures according to UK government data. As more and more students struggle with EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance), you’re not alone if you’re feeling the strain — but solutions do exist. At Academy21, we bring schools the support they …