Uniform Education

19/10/2026

⚽💛💙 Looking sharp!

How good do Enfield Youth FC look in their new gold and blue kits, proudly sponsored by Uniform Education! 🙌

At Uniform Education, we’re passionate about supporting local communities and grassroots football, helping young children thrive both on and off the pitch.

It’s fantastic to see them looking the part, and we’re proud to play a small part in their journey.

Wishing the whole team, coaches and everyone involved at Enfield Town Youth a brilliant season ahead!

Good luck, lads – smash it! ⚽🏆

18/10/2026

⭐️The hardest part of the school day isn’t always the lesson.⭐️

For many children and young people with SEND, the biggest challenges can happen outside the classroom.

The noise of a busy corridor. The unpredictability of breaktime. A change in routine. The pressure of simply getting through the school day.

These are things that can easily go unnoticed, but they can have a huge impact on a child’s confidence, wellbeing and ability to learn.

At Uniform Education, we’ve spent over a decade working alongside mainstream schools, specialist SEND settings and academy trusts across London and the Home Counties.

One thing we’ve learnt is that the right support, from people who genuinely understand SEND, can make an enormous difference.

We’ve explored some of these hidden challenges in our latest blog. 👇

🔗 https://www.uniformeducation.co.uk/blog/2026/10/the-hardest-part-of-the-school-day-isnt-always-the-lesson-understanding-the-hidden-challenges-for-children-with-send

Because inclusion isn’t just about getting children into the classroom. It’s about helping them feel safe, understood and supported throughout the entire school day.

By Uniform Education | 18 October 2026For many children, the school day follows a familiar rhythm. Arrive, register, attend lessons, enjoy breaktime, have lu...

18/10/2026

🍎 Inspiring the Teachers of Tomorrow! 📚

One of our Team attended the University of Hertfordshire Open Day in Hatfield on Saturday, exploring the different routes into teaching and what the future holds for the next generation of educators.

A fantastic presentation that once again highlighted just how important teachers are to the future of our children, our communities and ultimately the UK. 🇬🇧

Teaching is so much more than a profession. It’s about inspiring young minds, creating opportunities, supporting children of all abilities and helping to shape future generations.

It was particularly encouraging to see the university’s commitment to teaching quality, academic support and inclusive education, alongside its BEd Primary Education with QTS and PGCE pathways.

At Uniform Education, we see first-hand every day the incredible difference that passionate, dedicated teachers and support staff make in schools.

The UK needs great teachers, now more than ever, and it’s brilliant to see universities like Hertfordshire inspiring the next generation to enter this hugely important profession.

👏 A big thank you to the University of Hertfordshire for such an informative and inspiring open day!

07/10/2026

A little understanding can make a big difference. 💚

Every pupil has their own strengths, challenges and ways of learning. Understanding their needs helps us give them the support they deserve.

This reel shares a useful introduction to some of the SEND needs we see across mainstream and specialist schools.

At Uniform Education, we help schools across London and the Home Counties find teachers and support staff who take the time to understand the child.

Save this for later and share it with a colleague. 🙌

Resources: Social Workers’ Toolbox.

06/10/2026

👓 Sometimes, getting SEND support right means doing the eye test on the floor. And if that’s where a child feels comfortable, why wouldn’t you?

https://www.seeability.org 👏⭐️

Our latest blog looks at See Ability’s specialist eye care in schools — and the patience, flexibility and understanding that can make something daunting feel manageable. 💙

Anyone working in SEND will recognise that approach. Taking a little longer. Finding a quieter space. Getting to know how a child communicates. Being willing to try something different.

Those everyday adjustments can make a huge difference.

At Uniform Education, that’s also why we ask schools about the pupils, routines and personalities behind every vacancy. Two schools needing an LSA can need two very different people.

We help SEND and mainstream schools across London and the Home Counties find teachers and support staff suited to the children they’ll be working with.

A lovely story, with a lesson that reaches well beyond an eye test.

👇 Read our blog:

There are plenty of serious stories around SEND at the moment.Funding, reform, EHCPs, inclusion, waiting lists and the continuing debate around how much supp...

06/10/2026

📚 SEND in London and the Home Counties: what does the changing landscape mean for your school?

Inclusion depends on having the people, expertise and time to meet pupils’ needs every day. For school leaders and SENCOs, turning plans into practical classroom support is where the real work happens.

Our latest blog explores the 2026 SEND landscape, Experts at Hand and the workforce challenge facing mainstream and specialist settings across the region.

At Uniform Education, we’ve supported schools across London and the Home Counties since 2015, recruiting SEND teachers, learning support assistants and tutors. We understand how much the right match matters—for your team and the children they support.

We’re also proud sponsors of the SLT Podcast, helping keep conversations about school leadership and education in focus.

👇 Read the full blog:
SEND in London and the Home Counties: the 2026 landscape

What is your school’s biggest SEND staffing challenge this term? Share your thoughts below or get in touch to discuss how we can help.

The SEND system is entering one of the biggest periods of change in a generation.For schools, trusts, local authorities and families across London and the Ho...

02/10/2026

Enjoyable afternoon with our IT partners The Access Group
making some big plans for 2027. Impressive views across the City of London from the 17th floor at 8 Bishopsgate 🙌⭐️

01/10/2026

**Academy trusts can use an alternative compliant procurement route for supply staffing — and Uniform Education offers GCA-aligned pricing through Value Match.**

There’s still a lot of confusion around **GCA RM6376, Procurement Act 2023 and education recruitment**.

The important point for Headteachers, School Business Managers, CFOs and MAT procurement teams is this:

✅ The **Academy Trust Handbook allows an alternative compliant agreement**
✅ The DfE confirms this can be another framework or contract that meets the relevant Procurement Act 2023 requirements
✅ Alternative rates must not exceed those available through GCA
✅ **Uniform Education offers GCA-aligned pricing through our Value Match procurement route**

So schools and academy trusts do **not** automatically need to change a trusted recruitment partner simply because the procurement landscape has changed.

If your trust already works successfully with Uniform Education — or would like to — speak to us about **Value Match**.

Our latest blog covers:

• Can academy trusts use a recruitment agency through Value Match?
• Can schools use an alternative to GCA RM6376?
• What does “alternative compliant agreement” mean?
• What is GCA-aligned pricing?
• How does Procurement Act 2023 affect education recruitment?
• Can MATs keep using their existing supply agency?
• Can SEND schools continue using specialist recruitment partners?
• What should a School Business Manager actually be checking?

The rules are clearer than some schools have been led to believe.

**GCA RM6376 is not the only permitted procurement route.**

For eligible schools and academy trusts, **Value Match provides a route to work with Uniform Education with GCA-aligned pricing**, subject to the appropriate procurement process.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.uniformeducation.co.uk/blog/2026/10/gca-alternatives-for-schools-value-match-and-gca-aligned-pricing?source=bing.com

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Recruitment to Shape Future Generations

30/09/2026

Academy Trusts — is your staffing procurement ready for closer scrutiny?

Understanding the Procurement Act 2023, recruitment frameworks and agency pricing can raise plenty of questions.

Uniform Education’s latest guide brings these topics together to help you make informed decisions when choosing your education recruitment partner.

We support schools across London and the Home Counties with SEND and mainstream staffing, alongside specialist outreach tuition.

Read the guide below and speak to our team about your staffing requirements 👇



https://www.uniformeducation.co.uk/procurement-act-2023-education-recruitment-with-gca-aligned-pricing?

26/09/2026

💚 Our Teaching assistants — you make a difference. Well done Emma 👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Helping a child feel safe. Giving them the confidence to try again. Recognising the small steps that represent huge progress.

To all our teaching assistants and learning support assistants: thank you for showing up, building trust and helping children believe in themselves.

We’re proud to have you representing Uniform Education. 💚

Recruitment to Shape Future Generations.