Hot weather and heatwaves: guidance for schools and other education settings

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Schools
heatwave guidance

There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults.  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published updated guidance …

AI in schools and colleges: what you need to know

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Schools
artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s already having a significant impact across the public sector -  from helping police identify criminals to improving cancer screening in the NHS.  

That’s why we are bringing the AI revolution to classroom – using it to modernise our education system, to back our teachers and deliver for our children.

Expanding free school meals: what parents need to know  

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Free School Meals, School food, Schools, Universal Credit
Primary school children enjoying a healthy lunch in a school cafeteria, with text overlay reading “Expanding Free School Meals: What Parents Need to Know

Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. We’ve just announced that many more families will be eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals?  Over half a …

Alternative Student Finance – how we’re making student finance accessible to everyone

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Universities
alternative student finance

Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …