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Morgan Sindall Construction has marked a major milestone in the delivery of Horizons Academy, a new state-of-the-art, specialist educational needs (SEN) school in Mansfield, with a structure signing event. On track to hand over in November, the £30 million new school will provide a dedicated learning environment for up to …

Refurbishment specialists, Better Green Living, has unveiled the latest renovated student bedrooms at King’s College London’s Great Dover Street Apartments near London Bridge, marking the next stage of work in transforming the university’s residential offering. As the principal renovation and special works provider, Better Green Living has to date transformed …

A new network of nine primaries in the borough has been launched where senior leaders review each other’s schools and share best practice to help with school improvement, being brought together as part of a partnership between The Harpur Trust, The Pioneer Learning Trust and Bedford Borough Council. It’s called …

A Censuswide survey commissioned by BBC Teach suggests that online safety, often considered an issue for teenagers, is a growing problem amongst younger children. The survey indicates that more than three-quarters (80%) of primary school teachers are aware of at least one safeguarding incident linked to online safety in the …

Liverpool-based training provider, The Learning Foundry, has opened its second training site which will offer training in construction, green skills and housing management, for people aged 16+ across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.  Attended by Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, the Skills Centre will specialise in creating …

A science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools that has been running for 20 years has secured £3.5 million worth of funding to continue for a further five years. BAE Systems launched the nationwide educational event in 2005, engaging and inspiring around 1.3 million pupils since then. The …

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week taking place 3-9 February, leading online education platform, SaveMyExams, has released new data showing that an alarming 85% of UK students are experiencing exam anxiety. Shockingly, 71% of these students are suffering in silence, with little to no support. SaveMyExams surveyed 1,000 UK …

Cardiff University will launch a formal consultation on proposed changes designed to realise its ambitions and secure the University’s long-term future. The consultation, which runs for 90 days, includes a proposed reduction of 400 (FTE) academic staff and the possibility of School and subject closures and School mergers. Vice-Chancellor, Professor …

At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025, Lenovo announced new hardware solutions that makes it easy for students and teachers to connect, collaborate, and engage from anywhere. The latest in Lenovo Education’s portfolio includes new laptops, running Windows 11 or ChromeOS, built to help students and teachers embrace …

SMART Technologies, a global leader in interactive education technology, has partnered with the University of Melbourne to launch the first-of-its-kind research initiative exploring how classroom environments can better support neurodivergent learners. The study identified key strategies and tools that promote engagement, reduce barriers, and empower these students to succeed. By …