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Download the special report on school perimeter security from Jacksons Fencing. With over 10 million children attending schools every day, security in education is a vital issue that cannot be overlooked. Jacksons Fencing has released a special report on school perimeter security, the first industry-wide assessment of security in educational …

Planning permission has been granted to Waterbeach Community Primary School to increase its learning capacity to 630 places. The design, by Saunders Boston Architects, will also improve existing facilities, marking a step towards better education opportunities for the local community. The Cambridge-based architects has provided full architectural design and lead …

The Bright Ideas Challenge, Shell’s national STEM competition for students aged 11-14 years, is open for entries! With up to £5,000 to boost your school’s STEM offering and once-in-a-lifetime experiences up for grabs, there’s no better time to get your students inspired about the role they can play in shaping …

School buildings need to be equipped to address more than disability to be inclusive, advises the UK’s leading provider of accessible toileting solutions Closomat. The advice comes as new figures reveal the country’s changing social make-up: One in 12 pupils are officially classed as Muslim, prompting consideration to be given …

Entrust are one of seven providers to be awarded a place on the Department for Education’s (DfE) framework to deliver a fully funded development programme to governors and clerks across England. The programme aims to support Governing Boards to improve the quality of Governance. What is the GovernorSpace programme? The …

Developing a love of maths in primary schools is a challenge; it is recognised as the most disliked subject. Sadly, if not addressed in those early years, children will continue to be disengaged with this vital subject for the rest of their lives. Thankfully schools across the UK are currently …

Preparing pupils for the demands of a fast-changing world requires creative thinking. Tomorrow’s jobs will demand creative problem-solving skills. But nearly three quarters of teachers agree there’s not enough problem solving in the classroom. Now schools can tackle this creativity gap by taking advantage of special pricing for education by …

Technology is making a significant impact within the education world, with students and staff now entering schools and universities with their personal tablets and laptops, a place to securely store and charge devices has become essential. iLockerz are electronic lockers that offer an impregnable location to store and re-charge personal …

Today’s energy landscape is changing fast – bringing new challenges for the education sector. Volatile markets, escalating costs and unremitting demand for supply means that organisations are now under significant pressure to improve their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. But where do you start? Bringing in new energy technologies …

‘We celebrate Christingle every other year in our school, always using The Children’s Society as our chosen charity. It helps give children awareness and compassion for those less fortunate than themselves, and it’s a spiritual, thought-provoking and a welcome tradition.’ Sallie Boyd, Senior Leader, Sutton Veny CE Primary School   Can …