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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 …

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 …

Our funded trial with The EEF goes from strength to strength The Reception Jigsaw has already shown to have significant impact on teachers and children, so we were delighted when we were asked to scale this trial up to access more schools and show greater impact. As you read this …

With GCSE mock exams now completed, many Year 11 pupils are reaching the point in the year when the cumulative effects of missed content, uneven engagement, or earlier disruptions often become most visible – and confidence can dip accordingly. We know timely intervention is critical – and it’s at some …

Romilly Primary School in Barry, Wales, faced a key challenge! The urgent need to replace their aging sports hall floor fast and with minimal downtime! The education facility was well overdue with its flooring upgrade and required a fast-track sustainable renovation. The sports floor would need to meet a high-performance …