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Friday
5th Sep 2025
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
Tom Bennett: strict rules ‘dovetail perfectly’ with inclusion
The DfE attendance and behaviour ambassador defends his record and tells ÌÇÐÄVlog why he wants to check on teacher-training providers
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Revealed: the rise in violent incidents in schools
ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation leads to warning that teachers and pupils need ‘urgent help’ to deal with rising levels of violence
Thursday
4th Sep 2025
AI risks harming pupils’ ability to learn, research finds
Paper by former DfE adviser says uncritical use of generative AI tools in schools could trigger a ‘cognitive collapse’
Consultation launched on future of school inspection in Scotland
Improvements to school inspection are essential to drive up standards in schools, says education secretary
Pressure to be online causes pupils to miss school, report finds
Fines and sanctions can improve attendance in the short term, but risk alienating pupils and damaging trust in staff
Tuesday
2nd Sep 2025
Why GEMS Education is aiming ‘Beyond100’ for pupil wellbeing
The head of wellbeing for international schools group GEMS Education talks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about its major new initiative to help children live long and healthy lives by introducing meaningful ‘micro habits’
Swinney: Schools ‘anchor institutions’ when it comes to tackling poverty
First minister makes ‘plea’ for better use to be made of the ‘trusted relationships’ schools have with families
DfE cuts £74m from offer to bidders for Teach First contract
The DfE has also reduced the recruitment target for the Future High Potential Initial Teacher Training scheme by 750 trainees a year
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