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British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom, has secured funding to kick off a pilot campaign with the English Football League (EFL), using esports to support young people. The new ‘Safe to Play’ campaign – set to run across 10 Football Club communities – will use esports …

The Department for Education has announced a major step in modernising how young people access their GCSE results, with the national roll-out of the new Education Record app from summer 2026. For the first time, Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE exam results securely …

Great Learners Trust (GLT), with its 11 Buckinghamshire primary schools, has become the first multi-academy trust to achieve Energy Conscious Organisation (EnCO) status for its work collectively reducing energy consumption through operational and behavioural change. Following a rigorous application process, GLT follows in the footsteps of global engineering giants to …

Students have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of a multi-million-pound university redevelopment in London’s East End as part of a major drive to attract more young people into the construction industry. The leading representative body for the sector, Build UK, and major contractor Willmott Dixon hosted the visit at the …

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been awarded a million-pound contract to deliver a smart access control system at Birmingham City University (BCU). The £1m initial investment represents the university’s first step in becoming a smarter campus, enhancing security, sustainability, and the student experience. Following a highly …

The Oaks Specialist College in Tonbridge has unveiled its new home learning centre, The Point, which opens to learners this week. Sustainable construction firm, TG Escapes, designed and built the new building using modular construction methods. The Point was completed in just six months, allowing education to continue at The …

The field of special educational needs provision in UK schools continues to change, with approximately 1.7 million pupils now with identified needs. This growing demand has led to new challenges for educators who must develop advanced skills to create truly inclusive learning environments. As schools face increasing pressure to deliver …

School security in the United Kingdom has become a growing concern in recent years. Campuses across the country are reporting more incidents of bullying, break-ins, theft and vandalism in and outside of school hours. High-profile incidents, such as a £200,000 vandalism case in two North London schools, prompt the public …

The University of Hertfordshire has expanded its partnership with enterprise software provider TechnologyOne to support its rapid growth and ensure it can continue to enhance student experience. The University has selected TechnologyOne’s next-generation Student Management solution as a keystone of its ambitious 2030 growth strategy. Building on a 17-year partnership, …

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have announced a planned partnership leading to the creation of a new ‘super-university’, the London and South East University Group. The new model is expected to bring both institutions under one structure, whilst enabling each university to retain its name, identity …