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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Monday
8th Sep 2025
How we built AI chatbots to handle parent questions
An international school leader explains why using existing documents and a willingness to experiment can turn static information into a dynamic tool
Commissioner demands education plans for pupils needing support
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for support plans for pupils who are not meeting expected standards, are excluded or persistently or severely absent
Friday
5th Sep 2025
Cognita confirms top HR chief; Bedford appoints India school head
Experienced female leaders appointed to two notable roles within international education space
The north-south divide is one schools can鈥檛 fix alone
After A level results revealed the growing divide in outcomes for students in the north, it鈥檚 time for government to commit to a proper plan of action, says Chris Zarraga
Up to 1 in 4 vapes confiscated in schools contained spice
Warning issued about health dangers after research involving more than 100 schools across seven regions of England
Bridget Phillipson is right to focus on the plight of the white working class
But real change will only come with proper policies that look at creating structural change to ensure all in education believe they can succeed, says Vic Goddard
Tom Bennett: strict rules 鈥榙ovetail perfectly鈥� with inclusion
The DfE attendance and behaviour ambassador defends his record and tells 糖心Vlog why he wants to check on teacher-training providers
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Revealed: the rise in violent incidents in schools
糖心Vlog investigation leads to warning that teachers and pupils need 鈥榰rgent help鈥� to deal with rising levels of violence
Thursday
4th Sep 2025
AI risks harming pupils鈥� ability to learn, research finds
Paper by former DfE adviser says uncritical use of generative AI tools in schools could trigger a 鈥榗ognitive collapse鈥�
Early years inquiry to scrutinise staffing and school readiness
Workforce sustainability in early years will be examined by Commons Education Select Committee, as will families鈥� access to services and the quality of outcomes for children
School complaints processes must change - and fast
Systems for parents to complain to and about schools are not working for anyone, argues NAHT鈥檚 James Bowen, who says the hope is that change will come soon