As Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent, publicly accessible premises will be required to strengthen their preparedness for potential terrorist threats. So what does this new legislation mean for ...

A snapshot of tablet use in British schools ICT The adoption of tablet technology in schools has not always come with positive news. As we move from the ‘innovators’ into the ‘early adopter’ phase of ...

Revitalising the curriculum with the great outdoors Landscaping Learning outside of the classroom can breathe life into subjects. So how can you effectively incorporate outdoor learning into the ...

A vital function Facilities Management As a profession, facilities management (FM) is relatively new and in recent years the role played by the facilities manager - or ‘estates bursar’ as they are ...

Residential trips: Are they worth it? Outdoor Learning Educational trips can broaden students’ horizons. Jane Cooper, of the Countryside Education Trust in the New Forest, regularly witnesses how ...

Academy conversion: seven steps to consider Academies Becoming an academy is a huge change for any school and so it is important that the process is well-thought-out. The Key’s John Davies outlines ...

Familiarity with fire drill procedures should be a prominent aspect of a teacher’s knowledge of the school. Catherine Nelms, of the Fire Industry Association, outlines why using the fire alarm log ...

Catering for a gluten free diet One in 100 of your pupils could have coeliac disease. What are you doing to support them? Coeliac UK’s GF Accreditation scheme can help you implement safe kitchen ...

The United Arab Emirates has implemented its plan for 'First-Rate Education', which outlines dramatic reforms to the curriculum, improving teaching through professional development and a commitment to ...

Classroom AV: what should you consider? ICT For over a decade, technology has been gradually transforming the education sector. The increased variety of equipment and software means that technology is ...

Giving girls sporting confidence Sports You might have seen the adverts on the television, on billboards across the country, or seen it on social media. Or you may have seen women and girls jiggling, ...

A case study of effective practice in sport Sports One of the leading programmes that the Youth Sport Trust work on to help ensure the prominence of PE and school sport is Sky Sports Living for Sport, ...