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In a bid to both help develop key business processes and support the career growth of students in the local area, York-based supplies distributor, PPS, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind, new, AI-led summer internship programme in partnership with York University. The unique internship, which officially began earlier in July, has seen …

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection. The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and …

Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has supported Gloucestershire County Council to meet BNG planning requirements for a vital new all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. The £19.5 million state-funded school will open in January 2027, offering up to 200 places for primary and …

Legionella and Fire Safe Services, a building compliance services company based in Staffordshire, is one of seven small businesses to receive advice from business guru Deborah Meaden in a new mini-series launched by NESCAFÉ® by Nestlé Professional to give practical support to SMEs. Business manager Kym Morris was one of …

The University of Warwick has unveiled plans to enhance its Social Sciences offering as part of its Connect Programme. By investing in Social Sciences, these plans will further strengthen the University’s reputation and contribution to addressing the most pressing global and societal challenges through meaningful collaboration. The Social Sciences Connect …

UK school trips are being reshaped by curriculum pressure and cost scrutiny, with new figures revealing a rise in subject-linked travel over general ‘cultural enrichment’. According to the 2025 School Trip Index, from the UK’s largest educational travel group PGL Beyond, one in two school trips is now directly tied …

BAM UK & Ireland has officially started construction on the c.£54m redevelopment of Cornwall College St Austell. The project has already generated over £1.1 million in local social and economic value, supporting several local residents into new employment and providing apprentices with valuable on-site experience. Delivered by BAM UK & …

Students from Haberdashers’ Boys’ School have been awarded the Excellence Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas – a global competition which saw over 50 countries represented. The award celebrates the UK team’s ability to apply engineering principles, collaborate under pressure, and communicate their technical thinking …

Exam certificates will go digital for thousands of students this summer as part of a modernised ‘education record’ to be introduced by government. The new digital records will do away with the need to manually pass on paper files when young people leave school, bringing their paperwork into one easy …

A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for net zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain. The survey found extremely strong support for net zero within schools, with …