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A nationwide initiative is gearing up to help schools and colleges shine a light on careers in construction at a time when the industry needs 50,000 new workers a year. The leading representative body for the sector, Build UK, and major contractor Canary Wharf Group (CWG) recently hosted a behind-the-scenes …

A secondary school in North Wales won a ‘money can’t buy’ trip to one of the biggest fridge recycling plants in Europe, hosted by a children’s TV presenter. AO, the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer, ran a competition to give one lucky class the chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour …

Asda’s Cashpot for Schools initiative, fronted by Joe Wicks, has hit the landmark figure of £5.1 million raised for primary schools across the UK. With another two weeks left to go, and millions of pounds still available for schools to get their hands on, teachers and PTA’s across the country are urging …

Concerns are rising over the safety of school buildings as 1 in 10 parents report issues regarding the building safety of their children’s school A new national survey conducted by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits are concerned about the safety …

The Protocol Group, a specialist in recruitment solutions for the further education sector, has launched AMPLIFY, a service designed to support colleges in overcoming the current challenges of recruiting teachers and other staff. AMPLIFY places dedicated recruitment experts directly within colleges, providing tailored support to help institutions improve their hiring …

Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering company, has launched the latest instalment in its ‘Spotlight Session’ digital learning series, this time focused on gut health. Starring former CBeebies presenter Katy Ashworth, the free educational videos and resources are designed for teachers to use in the classroom to educate and …

The University of Chester is accelerating its digital transformation, replacing its legacy technology systems with TechnologyOne’s leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP solution, including Student Management, Financials, Supply Chain Management and Corporate Performance Management, to futureproof operations and enhance the learning experience for its 15,000 students. The university will leverage TechnologyOne’s groundbreaking …

Inversity, the skills startup equipping British students with applied AI skills, has partnered with Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor at the Financial Times for a nationwide AI challenge. Over the course of 4 weeks, 400 students worked on a challenge set by Inversity and Andrew Jack: to use AI to …

Any educational institution in the UK must have a strong understanding of legal rights and obligations in the education sector. This can be a complex landscape that is constantly changing, which can make it difficult for schools, colleges, and universities to keep up. Additionally, students should always be aware of …

The first-ever International TEFL Day, which takes place on 23 November, will see industry experts from around the globe team up to offer their knowledge, passion, and insight to those interested in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). Free to attend, the day-long virtual conference offers a line-up that …