• There are now over 1,400 electric vehicle chargepoints installed in schools and colleges, with funding confirmed for another year. We share advice for schools on how to best use the grant

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  • Since the Let’s Go Zero campaign started in 2020, thousands of climate actions have been taken by schools—from energy efficiency measures to active travel. Here’s a look at the campaign’s impact on far

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  • In the wake of recent tragedies, concerns over school safety have resurfaced with urgency. So that can schools do to create a safer environment for all?

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  • Thomas Roche, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explores why fire protection-particularly the inclusion of sprinkler systems-must be prioritised in the next wave of building investment

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  • Drawing on two decades of experience, Stuart McGregor, director of operations at NASPM, urges schools to review their estates management training

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This latest survey has informed NASBTT’s recent engagements with government to inform education policy, leading to renewed calls for changes outlined in its manifesto.

A record two million UK children now face significant struggles with talking and understanding words, according to a report by Speech and Language UK.

The government has said that the Dedicated Schools Grant Statutory Override, which helps councils manage SEND costs, will stay in place until the end of 2027/28.

Ofqual has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating apprenticeship assessments, including those for foundation apprenticeship assessments.

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The government has published a 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, designed to address the maintenance backlog in schools, colleges, hospitals and courts.

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Let’s Go Zero is asking schools across the UK to take part in the Climate Action Countdown 2025 next week, which is a week of free climate activities running from 23rd to 27th June.

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New findings from Teacher Tapp looked at whether teachers were more likely to stay in their profession if they only taught in one classroom, as opposed to those who move between several.

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New data on drugs and alcohol consumption in schools by NASUWT — The Teacher’s Union has found that alcohol, nicotine and nitrous oxide are being consumed within schools by pupils

 Features

Person charging electric car

There are now over 1,400 electric vehicle chargepoints installed in schools and colleges, with funding confirmed for another year. We share advice for schools on how to best use the grant

Children with leaves

Since the Let’s Go Zero campaign started in 2020, thousands of climate actions have been taken by schools—from energy efficiency measures to active travel. Here’s a look at the campaign’s impact on far

Scared child

In the wake of recent tragedies, concerns over school safety have resurfaced with urgency. So that can schools do to create a safer environment for all?

Fire sprinkler

Thomas Roche, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explores why fire protection-particularly the inclusion of sprinkler systems-must be prioritised in the next wave of building investment

Safety first

Drawing on two decades of experience, Stuart McGregor, director of operations at NASPM, urges schools to review their estates management training

Teacher helping pupils on computers

A strategic approach: Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, explores how schools, local authorities, and national policy must align to tackle digital poverty