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6 Fundraising success How one school funded new stage and lighting equipment, and another hit the jackpot with a Bounceathon


9 COVER STORY Flagship facilities With schools more cash-strapped than ever, how can you deliver funding for new learning environments?


42 Last word Amanda Burgess gets reflective on her cycle to school


Partnerships


15 ‘Our PTA transformed how we work with our school to fund a new library’


18 Growing STEM education How can science, technology and engineering industries support your school?


20 Philanthropy in practice Reading School has developed rewarding relationships with many key partners


Grants


23 Support for mental health Joe’s Buddy Line offers resources to promote and protect the wellbeing of pupils


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26 COVER STORY Reach for the stars Astrophysicist and broadcaster Dr Mark Gallaway shares his tips on how to fund your science project


29 Grants for schools Our pick of current grants available


Fundraising


31 Benchmarking the benefits Schools can reap the rewards of investing in a fundraising role, says a new report


32 ‘Moving our raffle online has increased sales and saved time’


Resources


35 COVER STORY Recycled IT is a win/win Buying refurbished computers can save money and help the planet


38 Use your latent power Becoming net zero and environmentally sustainable by 2030 requires a long- term plan with clear milestones. Here’s how the Oasis Community Learning Trust is addressing the challenge


40 Time for play Emma Griffin profiles a selection of products for playgrounds


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