Schools upgrades
Latest phase of £2 billion programme announced. More school building projects across Scotland will benefit from a share of the £2 billion...
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News from the Bespoke School Furniture team
- Oct 23
- 4 min
Mental health in the classroom: 5 ways to increase wellbeing in schools for staff and pupils
Back in 2021, the charity Mind conducted a survey around mental health in England and discovered that almost all pupils (96%) felt their...
- Oct 15
- 2 min
More primary school pupils meet reading standards
Primary school pupils show improvement in their reading ability as attainment in this year’s reading assessment increases since last...
- Oct 3
- 2 min
£20m to improve learning spaces for learners with additional learning needs
During a visit to Ysgol y Bedol in Carmarthenshire, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, announced the £20m...
- Sep 9
- 2 min
A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years...
- Aug 22
- 2 min
A brilliant early education offer
The Government has recently set out a hugely ambitious expansion of early childcare. From 2025 they have committed to providing 30 hours...
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Scottish Government's Plan for School Research 2023-2026
The Scottish Government’s Plan for School Research sets out the priorities for research and research activities which will support the...
- Aug 8
- 4 min
E-powering up education: AI in education
Blog posted by: Rebecca Mace, senior lecturer in education at UWL, UCL SFHEA, 01 August 2023. As a teacher, I am really excited about the...
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Record funding for schools in England
Schools in England to receive highest ever funding rates in 2024-25. Schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in...
- Jul 14
- 4 min
Attainment in maths and writing SATs increases compared to 2022
Key Stage 2 results show an improvement in the majority of subjects as pupils continue to catch up from the pandemic. Key Stage 2 results...
- Jul 8
- 8 min
Education Secretary addressed the LGA Annual Conference
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan yesterday addressed the Local Government Association. Thank you, Kevin. It is a great pleasure to be...
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Commissioner calls for radical rehaul of the SEND system
New statistics published by the Department for Education (DfE) reveal that 1,183,384 pupils in England in 2023 receive support for their...
- Jun 23
- 2 min
International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context. International research shows that...
- May 28
- 4 min
Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities
Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature £15 million to help...
- May 22
- 3 min
England moves to fourth in international rankings for reading
England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study...
- May 10
- 4 min
Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation
To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature....
- Apr 29
- 3 min
Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost
State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment Every state school in England is to receive a cash...
- Apr 22
- 2 min
The year ahead for Education
I recently set out my areas of focus on education in our 2023-24 Business Plan. My ambition is to make schools places where children want...
- Apr 1
- 2 min
What does the Spring Budget mean for children & young people?
Last week, the Government set out spending measures in its spring Budget, which contained a number of commitments targeted specifically...
- Mar 10
- 2 min
£60 million to make schools and colleges across Wales more sustainable
Schools and colleges across Wales are set to benefit from £60 million in funding to make buildings more energy efficient. The Minister...
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