EB Awards

The winners of the 2026 Education Business Awards have been unveiled, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements and dedication of schools and academies across the UK.

Teacher recruitment

New research commissioned for the DfE's Teaching Vacancies service shows schools are increasingly adopting fair, transparent and inclusive practices. 

Teen on phone

Social media bans, time limits and digital curfews are being trialled in 300 homes to inform the national consultation on children's online safety.

Teachers walking

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers are urging schools to prioritise mentor support and release time, as new survey findings reveal pressures across the sector.

Hands

The Welsh Government has announced over £1.6m in new funding to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support in schools over the next three years.

School uniform

London’s four waste authorities have launched the School Uniform Reuse Network - an initiative designed to help schools and families reduce uniform waste and save money.

The government has announced that a further 331 schools have been successful in applying for a share of £45 million to build or expand nurseries on their site.

Crowd of kids

The Scottish Government-funded scheme aims to support early intervention for young people at risk of disengaging from education.

Child learning on an ipad

Scotland is running free online Easter Study Support for young people studying for Senior Phase qualifications.

Teacher writing on whiteboard

The Welsh Government has announced it will fund a salary increase for level 1 teaching assistants to move to level 2, subject to local consultation. 

Book

New research has shown that while the teaching profession is willing to support children’s reading, a third doubt that our children's reading crisis can be solved.

School Food Matters campaign

A school food improvement programme is set to launch in Hertfordshire in 2026, working with schools to improve the quality and culture of food throughout the school day.

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