A rich history of innovation

Corning Incorporated has had several innovations that have transformed our world since the Edison light bulb

Compass launches self-assessment

Compass Computer Consultants launches ProSAR to help colleges streamline the self-assessment of their courses

Getting to grips with Gorilla Glass

Dr. David Loeber from Corning LargeCover Glass, explains how Gorilla Glass is enhancing the functionality of educational products

Software solutions for the future

Dean Dickinson, Managing Director, Advanced Business Solutions, looks at the issues of working across the education spectrum

What’s in a name?

Criminal record checks are rendered meaningless if a person obtains a false identity. Eamon Jubbawy reports

Space exploration

Creating stimulating learning environments has never been more important and can help solve behaviour problems

Celebrating two decades of design

Architects Walters & Cohen have clocked up 20 years of working with some of the country’s leading independent schools

The future at our fingertips

A plethora of innovative systems are available which can help manage physical and virtual study spaces in schools. Damon Jones reports

Eastward ho!

Malvern College’s sister campus in China has become a bustling, successful international project. Ted Underwood pays a visit

ISBA gets ReEnergised

ReEnergise exhibited at ISBA for the first time this year. Director Tarquin Henderson was suitably impressed

Assistive tech: in a class of its own

Assistive technology is playing a bigger part in the lives of disabled students than ever before. John Lamb, BATA council member, explains

Let’s get physical

Active play is key to increasing physical activity but schools need to choose carefully when it comes to installing new play equipment

Catering for all tastes

Exciting options exist for ensuring that children at independent schools are fed and watered healthily and efficiently

Cleaning up

David Meacock looks at the options for schools wanting to bring water use down but keep hygiene standards up

Integration, integration, integration

Schools & colleges are increasingly seeking efficient whole building solutions for climate control. Heat recovery systems can be the answer

Glazing the roof

Richard Lowe shares some of the latest insights into rooflight specification for schools and other educational facilities

Fire design freedom

How modern school designs can achieve greater freedom and compliance to building regulations with a well-thought-out fire design strategy

Create the right learning environment

A new survey reveals that high-quality learning experiences require high-quality learning environments

Reading, writing, recession

Is independent schooling surviving the recession? In a special report for Independent Education Today, Simon Fry does the maths

All around the world

International schools have changed beyond recognition over the last 25 years. Anne Keeling reports on this ever-expanding market

Passing the test

Valerie Dunsford and Nina Gunson report on Sheffield High's five-year plan to improve its rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate

Beginner's ruck

Luke Evans finds out why going on a rugby trip with King Edward's School, Birmingham, can build lifelong skills

Surface attraction

A multi-use games area may offer the ideal solution for schools trying to appeal to pupils with different sporting enthusiams

Associating with success

An at-a-glance guide to some of the key organisations of interest to anyone working in the independent school sport sector

Eat to compete

Simon Fry offers some sound advice on how to feel tip-top with ten top tips for healthy sports nutrition and hydration

Millfield’s marvels

A selection of famous Millfield School alumni recall the influence the school had on their sporting careers

Career opportunities

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt talks to David Hawkins, head of careers at Taunton School

All about boarding

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt talks to Simon Smith, housemaster and science teacher at Taunton School

The importance of being dramatic

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt talks to Jane Harris, head of drama at Taunton School

Top apps to help primary pupils

Laura Celada and Holly Seddon from Quibly run through 10 of the best learning apps for KS1 and KS2

This sporting life

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt shares a few moves with Taunton School’s head of PE, Hayley Mortimer

Place your Betts

Rebecca Paddick took a trip to the ExCel London, where this year's Bett show celebrated its 30th anniversary

Ten green tips for schools

Procurement cooperative Energy for Education has ten top tips to help schools manage their energy more efficiently

Sustainability and funding

Colin Morrison explores some of the funding options available to schools to help them further their sustainability credentials

The burning question

Matthew Woodcock explains how – and why – Highfield & Brookham Schools are using a woodfuel system to heat their buildings

All aboard

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt interviews Alistair Hallows, head of boarding at Taunton School

Soft landings

Choosing the right surface for a school playground is a crucial part of creating a safe environment for children, says Robbie Craven

Funding principles

Fundraising initiatives are playing an increasingly important role in helping independent schools remain affordable, says Toby Sharpe

Threads of Learning

From blazers with a business cut to personalised pinstripes – uniforms are anything but these days, writes Simon Fry

From West Coast to West Country

Taunton School prides itself on its global vision, so it should come as no surprise to discover that its head boy hails from Los Angeles

Newton’s lore

Independent Education Today editor Dave Higgitt meets Taunton School’s charismatic headmaster Dr John Newton

Don’t flash the cash

A growing number of independent schools are realising the benefits that cashless payment systems offer

Conference calls

The Education Innovation Conference and Exhibition offers a packed programme for anyone interested in education technology

Doha College’s designs revealed

Jestico + Whiles has revealed its latest design for Doha College’s planned new state-of-the-art campus in Qatar

Connecting heritage to education

An innovative sixth-form centre at Bolton School has successfully brought together the old and new, thanks to Cassidy + Ashton

Leading the way for learning

Prof Brian Cox is just one of the keynote speakers inspiring educators from across the independent sector at the Education Show 2014

Safety first

Getting e-safety right is vital for schools. Here’s a case study from Manor High School and RM Education

Into the third dimension

Damon Jones on how the latest technological innovations can be most productively used within the classroom and beyond

Sandroyd bet on the right MIS

When Sandroyd School decided they needed MIS to provide comprehensive pupil information, they chose WCBS’s 3Sys

School hygiene comes out of the closet

Out of sight and out of mind, school toilets have remained largely ignored for years. Nick Valentine lifts the lid

Managing performance

Most schools already have an appraisal system in place, but making sure that it is effective is becoming increasingly important

Health check for hoodies

Good ventilation is the secret to maintaining a healthy environment in the school kitchen, says Steve Leonard of Ledaire Fabrications

Gerrard signs for Liverpool school

England and Liverpool FC superstar Steven Gerrard has signed a steel girder at the prestigious Merchant Taylors’ Schools, Liverpool

Betting on the right MIS?

Robert Burnett from WCBS suggests five reasons to move to a centralised management information solution

Healthy helpings

Independent schools are catering for special diets, adapting to diverse cultures and keeping kids healthy. Rebecca Paddick reports

Gearing up for BETT 2014

As the world’s leading event for learning technology, Bett brings the teaching community together for four days of innovation

Protecting a priceless heritage

Roger Mascall and Christopher Turner of Turley Associates look at the evolution of educational buildings

Just the wicket

If you’re stumped for a state-of-the-art non-turf sporting facility, S&C Slatter could well provide what you’re looking for

Is it safe?

Simon Francis, MD of specialist school supplier ESE Direct, reports on how today’s cloakrooms have changed beyond recognition

Don't miss Education Estates

Education Estates, with its stated aim of improving the UK's education facilities, arrives at Manchester Central on November 26-27

Education Facilities Forum

The Forum is designed to help professionals involved in facilities' purchasing increase their knowledge of why, how and where to invest

Glare necessities

Are LEDs failing to create the comfortable lighting needed for classrooms? asks Colin Lawson from Tamlite Lighting

Primary and independent join forces

A primary school and a leading independent school have come together in a pioneering new partnership

Outside! Now!

Learning outside of the classroom has far more benefits for children than just a breath of fresh air. Mike Robertson reports

Visitor Attractions

There are thousands of great places to visit in the UK. Here are nine that took Mike Robertson's fancy.

Taking the fuss out of buying a bus

In a question and answer session, Red Kite Vehicle Consultants offer up sound advice on buying a school minibus

Elliott advises South Shields school

Elliott management team gives advice to South Shields school over a new Business and Enterprise Centre

MOOC to the future?

Are MOOCs really the future of higher education? And can FutureLearn make the UK a serious player in an American-dominated market?

In the Third Dimension

We’ve all seen 3D movies used to great effect in the world of Hollywood blockbusters but does 3D technology have a place in the classroom?

The 21st century primary

We’ve seen the future of multimedia learning. It’s at a primary school in Devon.

Lights... Camera... Classroom!

FILMCLUB is a charity dedicated to bringing the wonder of cinema nto schools - delivering a whole host of claimed educational benefits.

Tweet all about it

Tweeting isn’t just empty prattle - this may actually be the most important social network channel of all for schools and universities.

Down to the wire

This is the Wireless Generation. Today’s students depend on Wi-Fi connectivity for almost everything,. How should universities adapt?