BookTrust announces new Writer in Residence
Award-winning author SF Said has today (Monday 20th February) been announced as the new Writer in Residence at the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,...
February 20, 2023
BBC Newsround and My Life mark a year since Russian invasion in Ukraine with two new specials
BBC Newsround will release a special on 22 February called ‘Ukraine: The Children’s Story’ to mark a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Critically...
February 17, 2023
New writing competition for schools
The National Literacy Trust, the acclaimed-stage musical Wicked and award-winning author Sharna Jackson, have invited UK schools to take part in a new writing...
February 17, 2023
British Beauty Council launches educational initiative
A new programme to showcase expression in the beauty industry has been launched by the British Beauty Council to schools across England to inspire...
February 10, 2023
Liverpool Confucius Institute holds first Chinese New Year Gala since lockdown
On 27 January, the Liverpool Confucius Institute held its annual Chinese New Year Gala at the Tung Auditorium for the first time in three...
February 10, 2023
New art installation at Liverpool Cathedral shines a light on energy consumption
A new art installation made up of thousands of pieces of coal has been suspended from the ceiling at Liverpool Cathedral by British designer, Paul...
February 9, 2023
Children’s mental health programme secures three new schools
An award-winning mental health programme is now reaching children in new areas of the Liverpool City Region. ‘Tackling the Blues’ is a sport and...
February 8, 2023
State-of-the-art education centre at Manchester Airport celebrates its first birthday
AeroZone, Manchester Airport’s education centre, first opened its doors in February 2022. The facility gives children the chance to learn about the workings of...
February 7, 2023
School leaders call for greater mental health support for children and young people
A new report exploring the wellbeing of children and young people has revealed that anxiousness among primary and secondary-aged pupils has increased since 2020/21. ...
February 7, 2023
100% funding for courses in forestry
Courses funded by government, teaching skills like chainsaw maintenance, coppicing, woodland management, and marketing and selling timber are now available (from 4 February). The Forestry...
February 5, 2023
