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Calling all educators! Daisy Education invites you to join their FREE online International Reading Conference, taking place on 9th, 10th and 11th June 2026. Are you looking to deepen your understanding of evidence-based reading strategies, explore innovative ways to raise attainment, and inspire reading for pleasure, learning and life? Secure …

For schools across the UK, the weeks after Easter and before GCSE exams often reveal an uncomfortable reality. Attendance patterns shift, behaviour changes, and some pupils who seemed stable earlier in the year begin to disengage. As students approach the transition from Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5, these …

Managing and sustaining learning devices can become increasingly complex. From accessibility and maintenance to energy efficiency and environmental impact. In this Q&A, LapSafe® shares insights on how schools can navigate classroom technology more efficiently, with a focus on sustainability, smart charging, and best practices in device management. Q: Technology is …

By Jon Burnitt – National Sales Manager Sports & Education for Gerflor GBI Ltd The quality of an indoor sports sheet vinyl floor can give specifiers a sporting advantage, with a key function of sports flooring being to help protect players from injury and enhance their athletic performance. A sports …

Win up to £10,000 to support your pupils’ wellbeing Howden education division’s 2026 Pupils Wellbeing Prize is now open! 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. How can …

As sustainability and climate change become increasingly visible in children’s lives, primary classrooms are uniquely placed to turn complex and often emotive issues into meaningful learning. To do this effectively, pupils need secure scientific knowledge they can apply through a sustainability lens – enabling them to form informed opinions and …

Managing devices in schools is no longer a side task; it’s a critical operation. With hundreds of laptops and tablets in circulation every day, ensuring they are secure, charged, and ready for use can quickly overwhelm staff. Manual processes waste valuable teaching time and create unnecessary costs, making efficient device …

Daisy Education’s Spring Book Review Competition invites students to get creative while developing their writing skills through reading. Three winning schools will receive a book bundle worth up to £100 for their library, and winning students will receive a certificate and trophy to celebrate their achievement. How to get involved Entering …

Currys Business has helped Oak Activities, an alternative education provider for young people, simplify its technology purchasing and ongoing IT support, enabling over 100 staff to work more efficiently across multiple sites. Through expert advice, flexible payment options and hands-on service, Currys Business has become a trusted partner, helping Oak Activities control …

The Everyday Classroom Essential Every teacher knows the whiteboard marker is a quiet classroom hero. It’s there for last-minute reminders, brainstorming sessions, and those “aha!” moments when a concept finally clicks. When your marker works as hard as you do, teaching feels just that little bit easier, and that’s where …