Schools and trusts could see significant increases in operational capacity by adopting operational excellence (OpEx) approaches increasingly seen in the commercial world and other parts of the public ...

The Playful Green Planet programme aims to transform how children connect with nature and community through outdoor creative ...

In addition to the multitude of evidence, there is much anecdotal support about benefits of outdoor education experiences; teachers, for example, often speak of the improvement they have in ...

To close the STEM skills gap, there is a significant role for businesses and schools to link activities to give young people an insight into STEM industries. Julie Feest, CEO of the Engineering ...

Welsh school Brynteg Secondary scoops the top spot for its collaborative and holistic approach to improving catering, which has seen school meal intake increase by 17 per cent. To find out why the ...

Mark Rosser quizzes a selection of BESA’s members on what schools should consider when procuring school stationery and how to source the best products. In this new pre-Brexit world, we will inevitably ...

Opening school sports facilities to the community can deliver health benefits locally – while creating a valuable source of income. Sport England discusses how its new ‘Use Our School’ digital tool ...

In mid-July, the education sector received some good news: schools are to receive an additional £1.3bn over the next two years. However, the Institute for Fiscal Studies brought us back to reality ...

After nearly three months in power, we take a look at the Labour government's promises for the education sector, as well as what funding has been pledged. From recruiting more teachers, to investing ...

Creativity is characterised by originality and expressiveness, so it can mean making something or it can be something new and innovative. Sir Ken Robinson has said that “Creativity is about working in ...

Following the RAAC crisis and last year’s damning National Audit Office report, we examine the issue of school buildings in poor condition and summarise the support that is available. There have been ...

Hasland Infant and Nursery school, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Hasland Infant and Nursery school takes the second position for its efforts to improve the children's dining experience. The school ...