Well-lit spaces for learning Design and Build A well-designed lighting scheme can not only save on energy bills, it can have a positive impact on a child’s performance and well-being at school, writes ...

The framework gives teachers guidance to plan high quality lessons and teach writing from reception and throughout primary ...

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) finds that the Department for Education (DfE) lacks a coherent plan, ...

Learning outside the classroom - The Ofsted perspective Outdoor Learning Most education professionals recognise the value of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) in broadening the horizons of young ...

The 'growing pains' of academy trusts Academy trusts are at the centre of the government’s plans for a self-improving school system. But trust leaders often talk about the ‘growing pains’ associated ...

Bringing together creativity and literacy Creative Literacy Creativity is characterised by originality and expressiveness, so it can mean making something or it can be something new and innovative.

Stationery: the core resource for schools STEM BESA’s Cleo Fatoorehchi examines how shifts in the education market are affecting the way stationery is purchased In mid-July, the education sector ...

A report from the Children’s Commissioner calls for improved access to school transport so as many children as possible ...

Launched by the joint Department of Education and the National Literacy Trust, the National Year of Reading will start in ...

New research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that disadvantaged students are, on average, one-fifth of a ...

The challenges of recruiting for SEND roles Recruiting for mainstream teachers is a challenge, but what about for special educational needs and disability (SEND) roles? Matt Taylor discusses some of ...

The power of football to inspire Premier League Primary Stars, which has recently celebrated its first birthday, is one example of how the Premier League and its clubs use the power of football to ...