Send My Friend campaign The new Send My Friend to School campaign has launched with the usual resources available for key stages 1 to 4.
Inspirational buildings for education Sponsored The Stable Company offers a superb range of stylish and sustainable outdoor buildings for any educational need such as classrooms, gymnasiums, sports halls, libraries, staff rooms and storage
Improve your teamwork and confidence-building with Unistage Sponsored A Unistage provides the space for any children, or adults to express themselves creatively and share their experience with friends and family.
UniPlay from Play Direct UK.com Sponsored Play Direct UK is introducing UniPlay, with 17 new units with fresh, modern components to delight every child.
Sovereign launches new play equipment Sponsored Sovereign, one of the largest providers of school ground developments in the UK, is launching a new and extensive range of play structures and sensory play facilities for the primary and early years.
Rugby World Cup 2015 Schools can apply now for their pupils to be part of the welcoming ceremonies for the 20 Rugby World Cup 2015 teams in September.
Disability sport funding The Project Ability programme, which aims to get more disabled young people playing sport, has received a £300,000 funding boost.
Easy-read SEND guides Two "easy read" guides to the SEND reforms have been produced to help parents and young people with learning disabilities.
Palliative care resource An interactive resource giving schools information and support to help children with life- limiting conditions has been published.
An extraordinary new space to cope with a huge growth in pupil numbers Sponsored As the demand for new school places continues to grow, The Learning Escape is offering beautiful, high-quality and cost-effective solutions for schools looking to expand their classroom space.
QuickStart computing resource A survey has found that more than two-thirds of secondary and primary teachers are concerned that their pupils have a better understanding of computing than they do.
Frank Lampard heads Premier League Reading Stars campaign England and Manchester City footballer Frank Lampard has been appointed an official ambassador for the National Literacy Trust in a bid to inspire young people – particular boys – to get reading.
Imagination Playground Sponsored Imagination Playground is a unique and exciting product designed by internationally acclaimed architect, David Rockwell, specifically to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play.
Guide To: Improving your outdoor play provision Headteacher Update has this month published a Guide To improving your school's outdoor play equipment. The six-page publication, published alongside our January edition, is a free guide to revamping your outdoor areas, including tips for the full planning and installation process.
Free resources to support computing lessons While almost three-quarters of computing teachers feel confident with the new curriculum, some are still unsure about the computer programming and coding aspects, a survey has revealed.
Shakespeare Week 2015 It is hoped that as many as one million five to 11-year-olds will take part in next year’s Shakespeare Week, which is planned to run from March 16 to 22.
Term-time holiday guidance Detailed guidance on handling requests for term-time holidays has been issued by the National Association of Head Teachers. The document seeks to clarify for school leaders what constitutes “exceptional circumstances” for granting absence during term time.
Outdoor education centres Sponsored Crowden Outdoor Education Centre and Habershon House Residential and Field Study Centre offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor learning and education.
Sovereign Play Equipment Sponsored Sovereign, one of the largest providers of school ground developments in the UK, is launching a new and extensive range of play equipment this spring.
Every day is different with Imagination Playground Sponsored Imagination Playground is made up of large lightweight loose parts that prompt children to transform their environment and create a play space of their own.
Mesma: Evaluative statements Sponsored A meaningful evaluative statement is key to self-assessment – but it must be precise, simple to understand and jargon-free. Carole Loader, director at software specialists Mesma, offers some guidance:
Creating a platform for talent Sponsored The Aalborg staff has more than 75 years' experience in the design and supply of staging to schools and understands the need for robust, versatile, adaptable staging that can stand up to school use.
Playground equipment and outdoor furniture Sponsored SPONSORED PRODUCT: Educational Play Environments offers a range of playground equipment and outdoor furniture to schools across the UK
First World War Centenary A poignant song composed to commemorate the famous Christmas Eve truce during the First World War has been recorded and made available to primary schools.
Teamwork and confidence-building with Unistage Sponsored SPONSORED PRODUCT: Unistage is much more than steel frames and wooden decks. A Unistage transforms any school, church or village hall into a unique venue where magical moments are shared and memories made and treasured.
