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With less than a month to go before entries close, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is inviting schools across the UK to take part in its flagship tech-for-good competition for students aged 11-18. This free, curriculum-linked programme is mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks 4, 5, and 6, helping teachers embed careers education …

Northumbria University has launched the Hopeful Futures AI Challenge, a groundbreaking national exhibition challenge inviting young people aged 11-16 to imagine and shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Led by a team of AI researchers at Northumbria University, the challenge recognises that young people will be the generation most …

Russell Hobbs has launched a nationwide school campaign and competition across the UK as part of its charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, to raise awareness of global hunger and inspire children to “cook for good”.  The Plates for Change initiative, delivered in collaboration with We Are Futures and The …

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 …

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Most parents and educational leaders in mainstream schools may see online learning, and online alternative provision in particular, as a lifeline for students who can’t attend school in person. And it is indeed a lifeline for many students from various backgrounds – but it can be a lot more than …

As schools become more reliant on technology to guide their lessons, there’s been a noticeable pattern appearing, one that’s hard to ignore. Students are becoming less connected, classrooms become increasingly digital, and concern is growing about the decline in face-to-face interaction among pupils. Research shows the shift is measurable: 80% …

LapSafe® is delighted to announce its return to Bett UK at ExCeL London, the world’s largest EdTech event. From 21–23 January 2026, thousands of educators, decision-makers, and industry innovators will gather to network, share insights, and explore the latest advancements shaping the future of learning. This year, LapSafe® will showcase …

Beaulieu Convent School is a Roman Catholic independent school for girls located in St Helier, Jersey. When the education facility needed an urgent refurbishment, the well-established Catholic convent school would see international flooring specialist Gerflor supply a wide range of its internationally acclaimed floorcoverings. This included its Olympic pedigree Taraflex …