Support staff shortages threaten schools
New research from the NFER shows that three in four school leaders are struggling to recruit teaching assistants (TAs). It is making TA recruitment...
March 5, 2026
School leaders respond to proposed allergy safeguards
The government has announced new plans requiring all schools to stock life‑saving allergy pens. The government’s goal is for schools to also train all...
March 5, 2026
Government launches review into antisemitism in schools
The government has launched an independent review into how schools and colleges in England identify, respond to and prevent antisemitism. Part of a wider...
March 5, 2026
Liverpool sixth form students take transatlantic trip
Sixth form students at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, recently visited the USA, where they explored the country’s history and global influence during...
March 4, 2026
Prestigious new award launches for nurseries
Educate Awards is the largest education awards in the North West. Each year, it shines a spotlight on education, and for 2026, it has...
March 3, 2026
National pilot scheme with Wirral school trust hailed a great success
A national pilot by the Creativity Collaboratives research programme has evidenced the transformative power of teaching for creativity in the classroom and beyond. C...
March 3, 2026
£100 million funding boost for schools, parks and youth services across Liverpool
Liverpool City Council has announced its proposed budget for the coming year. It is set to invest an extra £100 million for services, including...
March 2, 2026
Using sport to prevent violence webinar for schools
Liverpool School Sports Partnership (LSSP) is joining forces with the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP). Together, they are championing the role of sport in...
March 2, 2026
Reader of the Year Award
Ahead of World Book Day, and to celebrate the National Year of Reading, the School Library Association (SLA) is launching a brand-new award in collaboration with...
March 2, 2026
AI mentions in children’s stories up by 50 per cent
New research by Oxford University Press (OUP) of children’s creative writing in the BBC 500 Words competition highlights a shift in how young people...
March 2, 2026
