Why is art, craft and design education so vital to our culture, our society, our economy and ourselves? The reasons are myriad, meaningful, complex and fiscal says Lesley Butterworth of the National ...

Sandal Magna Community Primary School takes the top spot for its contemporary design which is inspired by its surroundings and Wakefield’s industrial heritage, as well as being one of the most ...

There have been increasing concerns that the introduction of the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) and Progress 8 has put arts subjects at risk, with GCSE arts entries falling A report by the Education ...

The summer blockades in Calais caused major disruption at a peak time in the school trip calendar, leading to disappointment, cost and frustration for pupils, teachers and parents across the UK. A ...

When understanding the head teacher’s role as an accounting officer, it is worth being reminded of the accountability structure in the academy sector. All academy trusts are held to account in their ...

The new Ofsted framework comes into force in September 2019 and with it comes a separate judgement for behaviour and attitudes. To help schools get to grips with the new guidance, Imogen Rowley from ...

Ashley Bateson from the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, which recently launched its HVAC Systems Group, considers the changing regulations around ventilation in schools and what ...

The payment supply workers receive will significantly inform how they feel about working with you and the children they teach, which is why mark up rates for agency staff are so important. Jenny ...

On 22 June, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the winners of its prestigious National Awards for architecture. Amongst the 49 winners, there were numerous educational ...

Ensuring school safety during building work Health and Safety Dave Garioch, Chair of the Education Group at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and health and safety manager at ...

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 ...

Getting more people playing and enjoying sport is the cornerstone of Sport England’s work. In January, we announced our new five-year youth and community sport strategy that will deliver on Lord Coe’s ...