Why is health and safety in schools important? Simple accidents, such as slips or trips, might seem a trivial part of the day-to-day hustle and bustle of school life, but they are capable of causing ...

Recruiting for mainstream teachers is a challenge, but what about for special educational needs and disability (SEND) roles? Matt Taylor discusses some of the issues facing schools recruiting in this ...

Creativity is characterised by originality and expressiveness, so it can mean making something or it can be something new and innovative. Sir Ken Robinson has said that “Creativity is about working in ...

Girls need to be engaged at a young age before they reach negative conclusions about the STEM industry. Emily Smith, data scientist at BJSS, shares some advice on how schools can do this Some of the ...

The pressures for universities and colleges to change the way they work have continued under the coalition government. Higher education institutions are preparing for a new fees regime against a ...

Education Business discusses the importance of acoustic considerations in the design of classrooms, as well as noise control and sound insulation. Highlighting the key factors in the planning of such ...

The new Ofsted framework comes into force in September 2019 and with it comes a separate judgement for behaviour and attitudes. To help schools get to grips with the new guidance, Imogen Rowley from ...

On 22 June, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the winners of its prestigious National Awards for architecture. Amongst the 49 winners, there were numerous educational ...

The LESS CO2 programme was created in response to schools wanting more practical information and support on cutting costs and saving energy. Ellie Mika from Ashden’s LESS CO2 team shares some tried ...

Since the launch of the free-to-use Soft Landings Framework in 2009, clients and project teams behind new schools have been keen to adopt the soft landings process of graduated handover. Many are ...

With the Department for Education currently reviewing its School Food Standards, the Soil Association is calling for a compulsory meat-free day with meals based around beans and pulses The Department ...