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The daily school run is the single biggest source of carbon emissions associated with England’s schools, according to the first national Count Your Carbon report, published today by Eco-Schools and Keep Britain Tidy. The findings arrive as schools across England are expected to have Climate Action Plans in place under …

Wigan & Leigh College has appointed Jo Hall as Director of the North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), a government-backed initiative established to strengthen construction skills and workforce capacity across the region. The North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) is one of only ten such colleges nationally, funded …

Lyceum Education Group is the new parent brand for 11 leading specialist education businesses across the UK, mainland Europe, Canada and Australia. Lyceum Education Group brings together leading specialist education providers, delivering a diverse portfolio of programmes to benefit learners and businesses globally. From its beginnings as BPP almost 50 …

With tighter budgets and rising admin demands, school finance teams face constant pressure to work smarter. In response, ParentPay Group has completely updated its trusted FMS platform – keeping everything schools know and rely on but redesigning it for clarity and speed within a secure cloud setting. Built on decades …

As thousands of teachers arrive at ExCeL London for BETT 2026, Samsung is showcasing how connected, AI‑enabled technology can make teaching easier and learning more inclusive. With over 35,000 educators attending this year, the company’s message is simple: technology should adapt to the learner – not the other way around. …

LEGO® Education has announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-9 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI …

The University of Bath is joining the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN). As part of YERUN, Bath will collaborate with universities across Europe with the aims of growing research partnerships, fostering innovation and best practice, and influencing EU policy in the sector. The University will be formally welcomed into …

Inclusive, band-based music education is playing a significant role in improving pupil engagement, attendance and inclusion in primary schools, according to new research involving nearly 10,000 children, parents and educators. The findings showed particularly strong outcomes for children with SEND. While only 34% of children with SEND reported feeling excited …

Cheshire College – South & West hosted its first-ever Future Minds Challenge Cup at its Crewe Campus, bringing together local Year 10 students for a day of academic competition, teamwork, and creativity. The event aimed to inspire young people to showcase their skills across a variety of subjects while experiencing …

Digit<all> Charity is on a mission to make computing accessible, engaging, and meaningful for young people across the UK. Through sustainable computing resources, workshops and teacher training, the charity has trained over 17,800 teachers and reached more than 700,000 young people in schools, communities, and beyond, helping them build confidence, …