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Written by Amelia Brunt – Specialist Teacher, Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor At a time of high levels of school non-attendance, it would be easy to assume that all non-attendance is the same. However, there are a group of children for whom school non-attendance is a matter of can’t not won’t. …

Understanding hardware Total Cost of Ownership shows why value and sustainability can go hand in hand The climate crisis affects us all – especially future generations. As the institutions primarily responsible for educating our young people, many schools are working hard to teach pupils about sustainability and adopt more climate-friendly …

Pupils from a North East Primary School have collaborated with scientists to design a board game which allows young people to explore the issue of climate change and discuss the actions that can be taken in response to this global challenge. Climate Change: It’s In Our Hands is a classroom-based …

Both inside and outside the classroom, education is transforming. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK schools now use technology in their everyday teaching practices, higher than any other country in the world. Meanwhile, more than half (55%) of parents with children aged four to 19 support remote or hybrid learning and …

The climate crisis affects us all – especially future generations. As the institutions primarily responsible for educating our young people, many schools are working hard to teach pupils about sustainability and adopt more climate-friendly habits. Organisations like the Green Schools Project and Let’s Go Zero are partnering with UK educational …

Award-winning Author Charlie Mackesy has partnered with National Literacy Trust, Penguin Random House UK and BBC Teach to share free educational resources inspired by his beloved bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Since the publication of the book in 2019, and the 2022 animated film adaptation, …

Activity floors in schools, including sports halls, dance and drama studios, PE and assembly halls and gymnasiums, are more often than not put through their paces with high usage and foot traffic to be expected. As well as selecting a floor with a long lifespan and low life cycle costs, …

Altro continues to innovate with the launch of Altro Illustra™ – a classleading safety floor with stunning natural aesthetic designs and the option to go adhesive-free to save carbon, money and time. The latest development from Altro draws inspiration from the natural world with a range that delivers visual texture …

The RAAC fiasco isn’t going away overnight. The issue of having school premises that are not fit for purpose can’t be resolved with a quick fix. However, with the pressing priority of getting students back to a safe teaching environment, a temporary building might be your best short-term solution. As …

Introducing students to the world of work is a pivotal step in their educational journey. The transition from classrooms to careers is a crucial phase that schools are tasked with preparing young individuals for. However, astonishingly, over 42% of schools do not offer work experience programmes, leaving a significant void …