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Dream Big Day: Empowering Every Pupil to Imagine, Create, and Flourish

In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators face an immense challenge: How do we inspire young people to envision ambitious futures? How do we help them develop the confidence, creativity, and determination they need to thrive? Many schools across the UK are turning to a fresh, engaging, and transformative opportunity known as Dream Big Day, an event designed to spark wonder, ignite curiosity, and unlock every pupil’s potential. With a focus on practical activities and robust resources, Dream Big Day helps schools create unforgettable moments of inspiration—moments that can have a lasting impact on young minds.

Reframing digital skills for the workforce of tomorrow

No longer just for those with a passion for technology: why digital skills matter

Safe to speak, ready to act: SaferSpace tackles harassment, misconduct and safeguarding concerns in schools

In today’s education climate, where safeguarding, wellbeing and staff retention are under increasing scrutiny, the message is clear: schools must be places where every adult feels safe, heard and supported. While much attention rightly focuses on protecting pupils, staff wellbeing and protection are just as critical – and often overlooked. From harassment and discrimination to safeguarding concerns and inappropriate behaviour, school staff must be permitted to speak up without fear, and leaders must be ready to act.

Beyond exams: why ASDAN’s refreshed qualifications are key to real-world learner success

In today’s outcome-driven education landscape, it’s easy to overlook the quieter, yet equally vital, qualities that help learners truly thrive. Self-awareness, resilience, collaboration and independent thinking may not be measured by exam boards, but they are highly valued by employers, further education providers, and young people themselves.

Turbo boost your pupil outcomes with Teach First

Finding new teaching talent for your school can be time consuming and costly. Especially when you want to be focusing on your pupils and giving them the great education they deserve. At Teach First we can help. Not only we will do all the recruitment work for you, but we’ll deliver you a trainee teacher who is ready to hit the ground running, and has all the dedication, commitment and skill required to become a brilliant teacher for your school and your pupils.

Inspiring Leadership Conference 2025: Invaluable Insights, Professional Learning Opportunities & A Supportive Community

This June, the Inspiring Leadership Conference enters its eleventh year and to mark the occasion the conference not only has an updated brand identity and website but also launched a refreshed conference programme.

Catch Up® Literacy and Catch Up® Numeracy are evidence-based interventions which are highly adaptable to meet the specific needs of SEND / ALN learners

Catch Up® is a not-for-profit charity working to address literacy and numeracy difficulties that contribute to underachievement. They offer two structured one-to-one interventions, proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who find literacy or numeracy difficult, including those with special educational or additional learning needs.

Navigating NPQ Funding Cuts: An Apprenticeship Success Story

Last year’s NPQ funding cuts meant that half of England’s teachers faced costs of up to £4,000 to complete their NPQ qualification. While some opted out of leadership training, others chose Best Practice Network’s Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs.

It’s Education’s Time to Shine: Celebrate your Education Community in 2025!

The deadline is approaching to nominate a colleague, team, whole school or college for the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. We need your help to uncover the teachers, support staff and entire education communities across the UK who go above and beyond to transform the lives of young people in early years, schools, and colleges.