Julia Vogado

Six in ten primary schools and nearly one in five secondary schools now report having no international engagement at all. But behind the statistics are the moments that no report can measure: the child who suddenly discovers another language is for them, the pupil who starts to see the world differently, and the experience that sparks a lifelong interest. Reflections on the Language Trends England 2026 report from the founder of All Abroad! Bus.

Every January brings pressure to reset, declutter and begin again — ideally by the 1st. But not all cultures mark New Year at the same time, and neither do all people. Drawing on experiences of living abroad and awareness of global calendars, this post explores when the New Year really begins, why timing matters, and how cultural rhythms can help us approach renewal with more kindness and perspective.

The brief was simple: 'bring' Dieppe to people in Newhaven, in an engaging, interactive, accessible & fun way, so that everyone - from lifelong locals to first-time visitors - could experience what it's like to visit this beautiful, bustling port town on the other side of the Channel. We were also tasked with 'taking' Newhaven to Dieppe to complete the full 360° story and put Newhaven on the map, beyond being the arrival port. And we're proud to say that this is a success story that made waves