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School improvement through external review is a burgeoning sector of education provision, and the International School Quality Mark and the inspection of British Schools Overseas are two methods being increasingly used in this area. But what do these reviews focus on, and how far do they lead to change and improvement?

Our work in emergency and refugee settings, alongside our research on policy and practice in these contexts, has long formed an important part of what we do at edt. Ahead of this week’s Global Refugee Forum, we are delighted to share that edt is formally pledging its support for refugee learners and their teachers around the world.

We have significant experience in supporting teaching and learning in refugee settings. In addition to our work with Alexandria Schools Trust, supporting the training of Syrian refugee teachers in Lebanon and Jordan, we have also been developing the global evidence base on education for refugees and internally displaced persons.

Education Development Trust was delighted to be invited to the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood's ‘Shaping Us’ National Symposium on Wednesday 15 November 2023, hosted by HRH The Princess of Wales as part of her campaign to raise awareness of early childhood.

Lifelong learning – learning beyond compulsory schooling – can be an important factor in enhancing an individual’s employability and personal development, as well as social inclusion and active citizenship. As part of Lifelong Learning Week, this article examines the connection between lifelong learning and careers guidance.

If we are going to make instruction design as effective as possible and embrace the full potential of edtech to enhance learning experiences, it is important for us to understand how the brain functions and apply principles from the biology of learning and cognitive psychology to create effective learning materials.