The Chancellor announced the creation of a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Employment Allowance in the 2013 Budget. From 6 April 2014 this new initiative enables eligible companies to reduce ...

It is eight years since the Children’s Food Trust, a national charity on a mission to get children eating better, began its Let’s Get Cooking programme, which went on to become the biggest network of ...

The government has updated its guidance on school uniforms, calling for schools to start limiting branded uniform and PE Kit ...

The government has secured partnerships with household brands Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Weetabix, as well as Magic Breakfast ...

The number of EHCP needs assessments conducted by local authorities has increased by 250 per cent between 2013 and 2024, ...

Recruiting for mainstream teachers is a challenge, but what about for special educational needs and disability (SEND) roles? Matt Taylor discusses some of the issues facing schools recruiting in this ...

As a result of academisation and even in maintained schools, where the role of the LA is changing with less support available for schools, the role of the school business manager is becoming even more ...

A number of reports have indicated that schools can cut down on their energy use and save money by changing what catering equipment they use and how they use them Schools are continuously trying to ...

How can multi-academy trusts build positive relationships with their schools, and maintain that positivity during times of change? Leora Cruddas, CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts suggests ...

False fire alarms can play havoc with a school day, as well as place huge strain on the fire services. But there are ways to reduce the number of incidents, advises the Fire Industry Association.

Sport in schools can help to create a much needed active generation among the nation’s youth. The Sports & Physical Education (PE) Association UK discuss why investment in sport is crucial to pupils’ ...

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 ...