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HarperCollins UK has announced a free Audiobook Breakfast Club trial for primary schools, running until April 2026, as part of its support of the National Year of Reading. The initiative aims to boost reading for pleasure by providing curated audio story playlists to enrich morning sessions, reduce staff workload, and …
Read More »Study finds school run produces more carbon than powering school buildings
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 …
Read More »Cheshire College students line streets with creative poppy tribute
Students at Cheshire College – South & West have marked Remembrance Day with a creative project, producing hand-designed poppies that now line Nantwich Road near the College’s Crewe campus. The display honours those who have served in the Armed Forces and creates a striking public tribute for the local community. …
Read More »apetito launches free Mission Nutrition lesson plans
Educating children on the benefits of a healthy diet has never been so important. Childhood obesity is a significant health issue, with it estimated that today in England, one in three children will be obese or overweight when they finish primary school. Receiving good nutrition during childhood lays the foundation …
Read More »YPO and NSPCC provide North West schools with free classroom resources
School children across Lancashire and Merseyside have received £1,500 worth of free classroom stationery as part of a YPO and NSPCC partnership. Children from Bolton and Liverpool schools received a donation as part of the NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge, a week dedicated to spreading kindness in school communities. Schools involved included …
Read More »University of Sunderland joins forces with local academy on flagship digital T Level
The University of Sunderland has partnered with a north-east academy to develop a new government-backed digital qualification. Experts from the University will be working with Bede Academy in Bylth to help develop and support the creation and delivery of a new Digital T Level to develop the skills students need …
Read More »Two Caerphilly schools set to merge
Plans to merge Hender Junior and Hendre Infant Schools in Caerphilly have been given the final go ahead. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet unanimously approved the amalgamation proposals, following a formal consultation period where no objections to the plans were raised. The merger will come into effect in September 2025. …
Read More »UK’s biggest active travel school challenge returns
Children are invited to take on the UK’s biggest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge to help change the future of travel. Sustrans’ Big Walk and Wheel, sponsored by Schwalbe Tyres UK Limited, takes place from 24th March to 4th April 2025 and inspires children across the country to make active journeys, boosting …
Read More »Professor at Goldsmiths University develops tech to revolutionise student safety
A Goldsmiths, University of London professor has developed a groundbreaking QR code system, MiCode, designed to revolutionise emergency medical care and mental health support for students. The brainchild of Professor James Ohene-Djan, Professor of Computer Science at Goldsmiths University, MiCode allows students to securely store and instantly share vital medical …
Read More »School lunches reimagined with apetito’s street food van
In the ever-evolving landscape of school catering, apetito is leading the charge with its new street food van. Schools can now transform their catering with its brand-new grab-&-go solution – a distinct servery unit that imitates a ‘street food’ van experience and brings a breath of fresh air to school …
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