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Beyond Technology: Why People and Culture Hold the Key to Public Sector Net Zero
2 September 2025
Technology alone won’t get us to Net Zero. People will. The urgency of climate action is undeniable. The science is clear: we must urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the potentially devastating impacts of human-induced climate change. Progress has been made - many countries are moving steadily towards Net Zero. In the UK, emissions have fallen by 50.4% compared to 1990 levels, largely thanks to technological advances and changes in energy generation.
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Unlock fun and creative learning for pupils with SEND 18 July 2025 Technology has huge potential to support inclusion in education says Alison Eason, head of the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Chalgrove Primary School. The government’s recent guidance on the use of AI in schools will be welcomed by many teachers wanting to strike a better balance between the administrative parts of the job and their teaching. AI may only just be making its way into schools, but emerging technologies are already being used by teachers to create exciting, engaging and inclusive lessons for their pupils. In my role as head of Forest Lodge, Chalgrove Primary School’s Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP), I’ve seen first-hand how the right tools can enable pupils with complex needs to express themselves, explore their creativity, and discover the world around them in their own way. Read article
Why EDI in the Workplace Still Matters – and What's Next 17 April 2025 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) isn't just a box-ticking exercise—it's the foundation of a healthier, more productive, and more resilient workplace. When organisations prioritise EDI, they create fairer working environments, drive innovation, improve staff retention, and enhance employee wellbeing. And yet, despite growing evidence of its benefits, many EDI practitioners still face challenges in gaining consistent leadership buy-in and embedding meaningful change. Read article
Achieve CAF Compliance with Cloudflare's Secure Solutions 28 March 2025 Public sector organisations face growing cybersecurity challenges, from ransomware threats to data breaches. At the same time, they must comply with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), ensuring their networks, data, and systems meet stringent security standards. Read article
The UK Public Sector IT Cost Challenge & What Can Be Done About It 27 March 2025 UK Government borrowing in February significantly exceeded expectations, with a £10.7 billion shortfall between income and expenditure. This sharp increase in borrowing put additional pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves, as we saw in her Spring Statement. Read article
Navigating financial uncertainty: A sector under strain 18 March 2025 The latest Kreston Academies Benchmark Report paints the familiar picture of a sector under financial pressure. The 2024 findings reveal that more than half of trusts now report in-year deficits, leading to further erosion of free reserves. Across the dataset, there was an overall net deficit on free reserves of approximately £8 million, with almost a third of trusts holding less than 5% of income in reserves – despite additional funding received by all. Read article
No Child Left Out Of Playtime with the Rise of the Inclusive Playground 19 February 2025 Children with special educational needs can join in and make friends more easily as 300 playgrounds throughout the UK become more inclusive Read article
One in Three Academy Trusts Heading for Financial Red Zone 7 November 2024 07/11/24: According to the latest budgeting data from schools, there is a distinct increase in the percentage of multi-academy trusts (MATs) predicting significantly lower financial reserves by the 2026/27 academic year. The MAT Finance Sector Insight Report 2024 published today by IMP Software shows that more than one in three (37%) multi academy trusts are projected to fall below 5% revenue reserves as a percentage of income within the next three years. Read article
How one Primary School is Helping New Teachers realise their True Purpose in the Classroom 25 October 2024 Helping new teachers thrive Encouraging early career teachers (ECTs) to take control of their own professional development doesn’t just improve teaching quality, it also boosts confidence, writes Emily Hainsworth, Deputy Headteacher at Enderby Danemill Primary School which is part of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust. With nearly a third of new teachers leaving the profession within the first five years, it’s clear we need to change the way we support early career teachers so they can develop into long term contributors to this vocation. At Danemill Primary School, we’ve found that if we create an environment where ECTs can take charge of their own professional growth it really makes a difference – not only to their teaching ability but in their ability to stay connected with their original passion for teaching. Read article
Workplace Harassment and Bullying: A Persistent Challenge 4 October 2024 Despite numerous efforts to tackle the issue, harassment and bullying remain significant problems in many workplaces across the UK. Whether occurring in person or online, these behaviours can have a profound impact on employees' mental health, job satisfaction, and overall workplace culture. With the rise of remote work, online forms of harassment have become increasingly prevalent, presenting new challenges for employers and employees alike. Read article

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