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Contents Education Business 28.3

07 News

Workload getting in the way of teacher training; Next stage of universal free school meal roll-out in Wales; Government should pause post-16 education reforms

13 Energy

A significant transformation is needed for education institutions to hit the goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. So what are the first steps that can be taken? Dr Sally Uren, chief executive at Forum for the Future, offers some advice to get started

17 Air Quality

Leading experts from the ‘Tackling Air Pollution At School’ (TAPAS) network are calling for a clean air stragegy for schools. Dr Katherine Roberts, TAPAS network manager, explains why

21 Design & Build

Schools built under the School Rebuilding Programme are to be net-zero in operation and resilient to climate risks. So what does this mean? And what can we learn from the first net zero school to be completed under the programme?

27 Education Technology

EdTech can save schools time and money whilst transforming teaching and learning. But it takes time to get it right. Al Kingsley, chair of Hampton Academies Trust, explores the importance of aligning EdTech purchasing with a schools’ unique needs and how to ensure that schools get the most out of their investment

33 Computing

With many schools lacking female students in computing, student Ahana Chibber speaks to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, about her experience of studying Computer Science A Level and being the only girl in the year group to do so

35 BETT Review

Bett 2023 was a hub for innovation, showcasing the latest education technology and hosting packed conference theatres led by inspiring figures and leading education professionals

43 Cyber Security

With the increase in the number of cyber attacks on educational settings, we examine the range of free tools and resources available to schools to increase their resilience

49 The Schools & Academies Show

The Schools & Academies Show in London on 17 May brings together thousands of school and academy leaders to connect, discuss new ideas and debate the biggest challenges and trends that will shape the future of the education sector

53 Sport

With research showing that many teachers and parents underestimate the recommended time children should be active for, this year’s National School Sports Week is aiming to get more children ‘playing for fun, playing for 60’ between 19 and 25 June

57 EB Awards

The Education Business Awards, held on 14 June in London, continues to celebrate the outstanding work, commitment and achievements of the education sector. With new categories introduced this year, the stage is ready to welcome the unsung heroes of the sector

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