Despite his fame and fortune, forged from a fanatical fancy for food, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver continues in his quest to improve nutrition and cooking skills in schools across the UK. Food Revolution Day, which took place in May, highlights the need for food education in the curriculum
There is far more to play provision than just equipment. Neil Coleman, a Play England trustee, analyses all the factors that when put together can promote children’s health, behaviour and personal development
Melanoma is one of the most prominent cancers among young children in the UK. The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code tackles the issue of sun safety and advises on how to sun protect children more effectively and ensure healthy habits are developed from a young age. Michelle Baker comments on the programme
Organising a school trip can be a complicated and unnerving task. The School Travel Forum’s Ian Pearson discusses why school trips needn’t be such a daunting prospect for teachers, and why they shouldn’t be part of a risk-averse culture
ukactive launched its much anticipated children’s activity report, Generation Inactive, which addresses the lack of tracking of pupil’s physical activity and fitness within primary schools, as well as ways to promote a more active day
Guildford County School took part in the Sky Sports Living for Sport programme, an initiative that uses sport stars and sport skills to improve young people’s lives. Nikki Sullivan, head of key stage 4 PE, shares the school’s experience
The London Grid for Learning (LGfL), a community of 2,500 schools, academies and local authorities which benefit from the bulk buying of Internet connectivity in London Boroughs, has launched TRUSTnet – a nationwide service which enables substantial savings plus a range of essential resources
Charlotte Avery, headmistress of St Mary’s School in Cambridge, discusses how the school develops leaders, and outlines what the school ethos is on teachers and other staff.
No longer just restricted to the ICT classroom, many schools are now using display and projection equipment to enhance learning activities in every subject, writes Dave Smith, vice chair of Naace
Dr Morgan Phillips, of Keep Britain Tidy and Eco Schools England, examines the topic of sustainability in the national curriculum and shares ideas on how it can be imbedded into other subjects
A Biocote study into the effectiveness of antimicrobial surfaces at killing germs in the classroom has shed light on the types of bacteria found in schools
Ergonomics, space and the evolving classroom environment are all factors to consider when buying furniture, writes BESA’s director Caroline Wright, who shares some advice
Is it realistic to think that schools can ever go completely paper‑free? Probably not, but paper-free processes may not be so far away, writes AIIM’s director of market intelligence Doug Miles
Celebrating its 11th year, the 2015 Education Business Awards will take place on 8 July at London’s Grange Hotel and will reward outstanding achievements in the UK education sector
Residentials have a number of positive impacts for students, such as deepening relationships between students and staff, and boosting confidence. Peter Carne from Learning Away shares how to plan, design and deliver a memorable residential trip
With overwhelming strains on the NHS and inactivity said to cost the UK economy £20 billion a year, it is crucial to engage children in being active from a young age. ukactive outlines its plans for the coming year to get more children, more active, more often
Following the new government’s pledge to open 500 more free schools, Sarah Pearson of the New Schools Network considers what the future holds for free schools
Fear of judgement is stopping many women from taking part in exercise. But as thousands of women up and down the country are proving, it really doesn’t have to be a barrier. Sport England provides the inside track on the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign
