The Educator Magazine U.K.

Twelve charities supporting education have received a £1,000 funding boost in the first half of 2026 through the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, helping them continue to support the development of the next generation. Among the recipients were several Scout groups, including the Northern Ireland Scout Council, Davenham (Church) Scout Group and 6th Hove Scout Group.

TWO CENTURIES HERE, is a new multi-space exhibition in the heart of central London, celebrating 200 years of ground-breaking scientific research, historical discoveries, artistic innovation and educational impact at the capital’s first university – University College London (UCL).

England’s largest schools to be designed and built to Passivhaus standards have been completed in South Gloucestershire, creating new school places for more than 1,300 pupils. BAM UK & Ireland has handed over the new £58.3 million Lyde Green Primary and Secondary Schools ahead of their opening to pupils in September. By building to the Passivhaus standard, the schools heating needs could be reduced by up to 90%, making them among the most energy-efficient education buildings in England.

When classroom engagement dips, the standard response often involves upgrading stationery or adjusting study timetables. However, clinical evidence shows that academic stamina depends far more on underlying physiological readiness than on study materials alone. Yusuf Okhai, Managing Director at ION8, emphasises that physical preparation forms the true baseline for cognitive success. “A student’s environment and physical state play a huge role in their mental capacity to learn,” Yusuf explains.

This partnership gives UK primary schools continued access to Espresso, alongside thousands more curriculum-aligned videos and resources Discovery Education today announced a partnership with ClickView, the video learning platform trusted by over 11,000 schools, 1 million teachers, and 7 million students and a fast-growing alternative to YouTube in classrooms.

GAIN, the creative-led, insight-driven company, is combining forces with higher education specialists Capstone Consultants to create a powerhouse practice for universities and business schools looking to drive growth. The deal gives clients access to Capstone’s specialist capabilities in market insight, programme development, student recruitment and enrolment growth as well as GAIN’s expertise across data, technology, creative, customer experience and performance marketing.

Parents, teachers, and guardians have the chance to unlock over £2.5m of free funding ahead of the back-to-school rush this September, the UK’s leading cashback platform has said. Following an analysis of internal data, the UK’s leading cashback fundraising platform, easyfundraising has forecast £2.5 million in free funding will be raised by PTAs, schools, and other educational institutions in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Parents evenly divided on higher education’s value London, UK, August 14 – University was once seen as the guaranteed route to a better future, but new research suggests that certainty is beginning to unravel.

Words by Kate Erskine, Head of DGI Study Trips Educational trips continue to be one of the most effective ways to bring learning beyond the classroom. Students are presented with the opportunity to engage with real-world industries, cultures and global challenges that allows development of practical knowledge and valuable life skills through immersive experiences. For 2026, five European destinations remain among the most popular choices: Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels and London.

By: James Rowell, Founder and Managing Director, Capture Expense School workload has become one of the defining discussions in education. Debate typically focuses on teaching hours, marking, lesson preparation, inspections and reporting obligations. While these pressures are undoubtedly significant, they have also created a tendency to view workload through a relatively narrow lens. What often receives less attention is the administrative burden that exists alongside those responsibilities.