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The article highlights events related to children's services in Great Britain as of March 2009. A report from the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) reveals improvement in the achievement in information and communication technology (ICT) both in primary and secondary schools despite a decline in popularity. The National Union of Teachers has rejected support from Ofsted in the form of math booklets. A high technology computer system was launched by the Scottish Executive.

The article presents an overview of the Committee Business Debate on Education and Economy in Northern Ireland. Topics of the debate include the effectiveness of education system to produce qualified engineers and technicians, average wage in Northern Ireland, and the prioritisation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Minister of Education Caitriona Ruane said the standards of literacy and numeracy should also be raised to achieve the economic needs while vocational courses should be recognised as an important professional opportunity.