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9 April 2026

Author: SWAdvertorial

Building capacity in family support to tackle low school attendance 

Persistent and severe school absence impacts children, families, and communities—especially in disadvantaged areas.
School-Home Support’s Attendance Support and Development Programme (ASDP) equips school staff with practical tools and strategies to tackle low attendance through whole-family support, parental engagement, and early intervention. By focusing on building trust and addressing the root causes of absence, schools have seen transformative results: improved attendance, stronger family relationships, and better pupil engagement.

Cybersecurity in Education: Building Trust and Integrity

Schools, academies, colleges and, universities in particular, are expected to provide state-of-the-art facilities, blending advanced technology with academic excellence in a secure and trustworthy environment. The cost of delivering this promise is more than just an upfront investment in IT; educational authorities need to future proof against oncoming sophisticated cyber-attacks.

Ensuring Learning Never Stops: Portakabin Supporting Schools Affected by RAAC

In recent months, the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in over 230 schools across England has presented an unprecedented challenge to the education sector. With 119 schools earmarked for rebuilding and 110 set to receive removal grants, the implications are far-reaching, threatening health and safety, disrupting education, and impacting the reputation of affected schools.

IncludEd 2025 is coming…5 whole school inclusion insights you need

We’ve all been there.  You’ve cleared a whole day and then trekked for hours to be at an education conference that promised so much, then delivered so little. The biggest takeaway? Indigestion from overdoing it at the buffet lunch.   The highlight of the day? The free pen. The whole thing can feel a bit meh.  […]

Text-based programming tools for young learners

The Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Code Editor helps make learning text-based programming simple for children aged 9 and up. Learn how this free tool has been tailored for use in the classroom through Code Editor for Education.

The impact of vocational education at KS4 and beyond 

Everyone reading this article of Schools Week shares a common purpose: we all want to create the brightest possible picture of learner success. One of the many ways we can achieve this is through the powerful impact of vocational education, offering learners a diverse range of opportunities to reach their full potential.  Engaging our young […]

A celebration of education as Bett turns 40!

The world of education has transformed dramatically in the past 40 years, but one thing remains constant: the dedication and resilience of teachers. Day after day, in classrooms around the globe, educators rise to meet the demands of ever-changing policies, limited resources and the immense challenge of preparing young minds for a future we can barely imagine.