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Schools told to raise their Welsh language standards by inspectors
Nearly half of Caerphilly County Borough schools inspected by Estyn in 2022 were told to improve their provision of the Welsh language.
Seven in 10 children in families on universal credit are not eligible for free school meals
Around seven in 10 children in families on universal credit are missing out on free school meals, according to new research from the Institute for Fiscal...
Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears
The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use.
Schools should welcome ChatGPT and AI even with cheating, says Education Secretary Gillian Keegan
AI is a gamechanger, Ms Keegan said, just as calculators and Google have been in the past, but there are also challenges such as the risk...
Sadiq Khan pledges free meals during school holidays and weekends for low-income London pupils
Sadiq Khan has pledged £3.5 million to provide support to families over the next 12 months
Did the Ofsted inspection contribute to the death of Ruth Perry?
A former teacher explores the tragic mistakes made in an Ofsted inspection of a primary school which led to the death of its head teacher.
Tutoring has given our pupils new opportunities
Teachers witnessed first hand the impact of the pandemic on pupils’ learning, and evidence suggests that tutoring is one of the most effective tools to support...
Free meals in further education funded institutions guide 2023 to 2024 academic year
Guidance to help provide free meals to disadvantaged 16 to 18 year old students in further education funded institutions.
Leading academic appointed to national AI role
A leading academic from the University of Aberdeen has been appointed to a prestigious role helping to deliver Scotland's national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
School leaders’ union to ballot members over ‘inadequate’ pay offer from government
Following the meeting of NAHT’s National Executive Committee yesterday evening, the union has today written to all members setting out the offer that all the education...
School buildings to receive £2.5bn investment
Schools and colleges are set to receive £2.5bn in order to upgrade classrooms and refurbish buildings
Universities in ‘perilous’ financial situation
University of Oxford vice-chancellor discusses “jaw-dropping” situation and calls for review of funding