The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for students, has opened applications for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme.

The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for British citizens, has opened registrations for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme at www.turing-scheme.org.uk. Last year the Government announced the Turing Scheme would be funded for a further three years – and that Year 2 of the scheme will be backed by £110m.

The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities for work or study for students, will see a record 20,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds participate over the 2022-23 academic year.

Capita has been selected by the Department for Education’s Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England.

Capita has been awarded a new contract to deliver a programme for culture change and promote flexible working practices in English schools.

Library software experts Micro Librarian Systems (MLS) and award-winning librarian Adam Lancaster, have created a unique online tool to help provide schools with a clear picture of what motivates young readers.

Capita has announced the launch of Literacy 360, a new software-based questionnaire that schools can use to measure and monitor each child’s attitude towards reading.

New research reveals 50% of recruitment leaders believe at least half of all skills gaps could be addressed by better use of data.

Recognising how the innovative use of technology is transforming teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes.

Thousands of young people from all backgrounds across the UK are to get the chance to study and work abroad thanks to flagship government scheme.