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Key industry leaders discuss challenges faced by young people, how these impact their mental health and what more can be done to improve wellbeing support in secondary schools, colleges and universities How can young people, teachers and caregivers have access to reliable wellbeing support? What are the gaps and solutions …

Watson Batty Architects has announced a considerable boost to its education sector portfolio with a number of new instructions across the UK. Since the Government committed to increase its allocation for upgrading schools, which includes £1.8 billion for the 2024-25 financial year (source), Watson Batty has seen a surge in …

A West Yorkshire based distributor and stockholder of high-performance decorative panels is celebrating after a scientific surface solution it offers was nationally recognised for making the indoor air quality of UK classrooms safer and healthier. Performance Panels Limited, based in Halifax, supplies and distributes Trespa® TopLab® BASE, a surface panel …

The Julian Hill Cricket Centre at Merchant Taylors’ School in Northwood has now opened, with guest of honour and former England captain, Sir Andrew Strauss OBE, declaring the new five-lane indoor facility officially open. At a celebration attended by supporters of the new centre, Sir Andrew Strauss said, “This new …

Digital Explorers, the new internet safety game free from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed to make learning about keeping safe online engaging for KS2 pupils. Through scenario-based discussions, children will learn essential concepts like online kindness, safe sharing, and recognising trusted adults. The game introduces …

Manchester is the venue for Transforming SEND & Alternative Provision: Getting provision right for children, young people & families. The conference will take place Friday 28th June 2024, from 09:30 – 16:00 at Venue Manchester, The Panorama Suite, 11 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HU. Organised by the team behind the …

Schools are supposed to be havens for learning and growth, yet many students and teachers breathe air riddled with allergens, pollutants, and even viruses. While proper ventilation is crucial, it’s not enough in today’s world. Here’s why air purifiers are emerging as vital allies in creating healthier, more productive learning …

When only premium materials and construction quality will do: Hunter Douglas’s range of superior metal exterior ceilings will complete any project. The vanguard of quality, they are designed to withstand even the harshest weather conditions and are ideally suited to environments such as car parks, stadiums, airports and office blocks. …

Abloy UK is proud to announce its Aperio E100 and SMARTair solutions have successfully achieved PAS 24 certification, demonstrating their ability to protect against attack when combined with other specific products to create a complete doorset. PAS 24 is a minimum performance standard developed to address the security performance of …

In his regular column this month for Education Today MARK SOLOMONS, creator of triple ERA Award-winning Welbee, an online evaluation and staff wellbeing improvement tool, shares his insights in developing a people strategy. Last month’s publication of the DfE’s second annual survey, ‘Working lives of teachers and leaders’, confirmed what …