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Every Baby, Every Child: Ofsted’s New Vision for Early Years

Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver has announced major reforms to early years inspections, including a new five-point grading scale, a stronger focus on inclusion, and measures to reduce workload. Discover what these changes mean for childcare providers, schools, and education suppliers, and how they could reshape the future of early years education.

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Nudging Attendance: How Behavioural Science Can Improve Education Outcomes

Discover how a simple behavioural science nudge helped improve school attendance by reframing data for parents. This blog explores the recent study on attendance messaging, explains how nudge theory works, and highlights practical ways behavioural science can positively impact education, from boosting parental engagement to supporting student wellbeing.

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When Hackers Target Nurseries: Why Cybersecurity in Education Cannot Be an Afterthought

The recent cyberattack on the Kido nursery chain, where hackers stole and leaked sensitive data of children and staff, highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity in education. With schools and nurseries increasingly targeted by criminals, EdTech companies offering tailored cybersecurity solutions have a critical opportunity to protect data, build trust, and safeguard the sector’s most vulnerable.

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Why the National AI Framework is a Win for Schools and EdTech

The launch of the AiEd Certified framework gives schools and colleges in England a clear, structured roadmap for using artificial intelligence responsibly. Built around five pillars – AI literacy, ethics, tools, pedagogy, and collaboration – the framework helps educators reduce workload, build staff confidence, and reassure parents. For EdTech suppliers, it opens new opportunities: schools cutting costs through AI have more budget for resources, and growing demand for AI products creates a thriving market.

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Why Investing in Girls’ Sport is an Investment in the Future

Girls who play after-school sport are 50% more likely to secure top jobs later in life, according to new research. With investment in women’s and girls’ sport growing, from grassroots football to professional leagues, the benefits are clear: improved health, reduced screen time, greater confidence, and stronger career outcomes. Encouraging participation is an investment in both education and the future workforce.

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When Holidays Clash with Education: How the Travel Industry Fuels the Attendance Crisis

Rising holiday costs are adding to the UK school attendance crisis. With family breaks often hundreds of pounds cheaper during term time, many parents feel forced to take children out of school. This blog explores how education, government, and the travel industry could work together to balance affordable family time with the importance of school attendance.

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Teachers Feel Like “Cheats” Using AI, But Should They?

A new survey shows 44% of teachers feel like they’re ‘cheating’ when using AI – despite reporting reduced workload and lower stress. In this blog, we explore why AI should be seen as a tool for freeing up teachers’ time, not undermining their role, and what this means for EdTech companies and education suppliers in terms of challenges and opportunities.”

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Guest Post: What’s the Best AI Platform for Adaptive Teaching? A Comparative Guide

Struggling to meet the needs of every learner in a mixed-ability classroom? This expert guest post explores how AI-powered adaptive teaching platforms can help. Discover the benefits of adaptive teaching, how it supports equity, engagement, and achievement, and compare top tools like Knewton, Adaptemy, Smart Sparrow, and Redmenta. A must-read for educators and EdTech providers looking to personalise learning at scale.

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No More “Outstanding”: So How Are We Supposed to Value Our Houses Now?!

Ofsted is scrapping single-word school ratings like “Outstanding” in favour of multi-area report cards. But what does that mean for house prices, and British property culture? In this blog, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at the impact, from estate agent chaos to school gate one-upmanship.

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Ofsted’s Inspection Reform: A Step Forward or More Chaos?

Ofsted is rolling out major inspection changes from November 2025, but are schools ready? In this blog, we explore what the new framework means for schools, why headteachers are concerned, and what challenges and opportunities it creates for education suppliers and EdTech companies.

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Reading for Pleasure Hits a 20-Year Low: What’s Gone Wrong, and What Can Be Done?

Children’s reading enjoyment has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years, according to new data from the National Literacy Trust. In this blog, we explore what’s behind the decline, why it matters for education, and how EdTech companies and education suppliers can help re-engage young readers through innovation, relevance, and personalised support.

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VAT Fallout: What the Private School Exodus Means for State Schools and Education Suppliers

As the government’s VAT policy on private school fees takes effect, thousands of pupils are moving into the state sector — and more private schools may be forced to close. This blog explores the growing impact on both private and state schools, the pressure on state school capacity, potential teacher recruitment gains, and what these changes mean for EdTech companies and education suppliers.

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How Schools Are Evolving And What It Means for Education Suppliers

As UK schools adapt to rising pressures, from staff wellbeing to inclusive teaching, education suppliers and EdTech companies must evolve too. This blog explores how schools are changing and what opportunities this creates for those supporting the sector.

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SEND Reform Backlash: What It Means, and the Role Education Suppliers Must Play

The proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs to special schools, sparking concerns about access to support in mainstream settings. This blog explores the impact of these changes, and the opportunities they create for education suppliers and EdTech companies to support inclusion, early intervention, and tailored learning tools.

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Learning Begins with the Environment: A Response to the RAAC Crisis

The RAAC crisis has exposed deeper issues in school infrastructure—and highlighted how the physical learning environment directly impacts student wellbeing, motivation, and outcomes. In this blog, we explore why safe, well-designed spaces matter, how reactive government policy continues to fail schools, and what opportunities this creates for education suppliers like Morleys who design and furnish modern, inclusive learning environments.

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Is EdTech Really to Blame for Too Much Screen Time?

Is EdTech really to blame for excessive screen time in schools? This blog challenges recent media claims, highlighting that much educational technology supports staff, not students, and that screen use in schools is determined by teachers — not tech companies. With digital skills more important than ever, we explore why thoughtful use of EdTech can empower students and enhance learning, not hinder it.

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