Editorial: Politicians must redouble their efforts to tackle a disturbing pattern of pupils assaulting classmates

Accusations of classism chime with my experience 20 years ago. So all hail the Bristol graduate awarding state schools red plaques, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Universities are battling a surge in student reliance on artificial intelligence, with research suggesting excessive use can weaken critical thinking, memory and academic skills. Stuart Mackintosh argues higher education must rethink assessment, ethics and teaching to ensure AI supports learning rather than replacing it.

Poor pupil behaviour is having a significant impact on teachers’ physical health, new data from NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, suggests.

Evaluation of Aila, Oak National Academy’s AI lesson planning tool, finds teachers save time preparing lessons.

The design of funding systems may matter more than funding levels.

We prototyped and tested three concepts to reduce barriers to navigating early years support systems and generate actionable insights

What does it take to build an antiracist education partnership from the ground up? Mindful Equity UK reflects on a year of trust-building, shared power, and laying the foundations for lasting change.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly visible in education. Teachers are using generative AI for lesson planning and feedback, while educational institutions are trialling adaptive...

World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate our educators and reflect on the hard work they put into to teaching our youth. While the origins of this important day can be traced all the way…

After a busy time at the party conferences, HEPI is rounding off the season with some more reflections from those within the sector. At the June 2026 HEPI Annual Conference, we asked colleagues: ‘If you could change one thing about higher education policy, what would be it be?’. A selection of their responses are available […]

| The EU AI Act: When AI Decisions Matter In FE

Andy Burnham’s conference speech on Tuesday began its housing section with his gran.

Every year the OECD publishes Education at a glance, and every year I flick to the table on spending per tertiary student and think the same thing – WTF?

Mounting evidence about how slavery shaped Britain shows that teaching about its history cannot be a matter of choice

Editorial: England’s strong results in an early learning study are a Sure Start legacy that ministers must build on

Staff at a Scottish university who face the prospect of losing their jobs despite a healthy surplus say they feel they're being put through 'The Hunger Games' while executives enjoy a 'golden payday'

A new report argues that schools should be run by larger, regional bodies - but also leaves many unanswered questions.

This blog was kindly authored by Liam Earney, managing director for higher education and research at Jisc. Professor Sir Chris Husbands’ new HEPI paper, New choices: Revisiting futures for higher education in England, offers an interesting assessment of where the sector is currently headed. It argues that English higher education is not moving towards a […]

This blog was kindly authored by Tom Fryer, Charlie Deeks, Sylvie Lomer, Paul Smith and Steven Jones, all of HERE@Manchester, the Higher Education research group based at University of Manchester. On 10th July 2026, Universities UK (UUK) published Contextual Admission: A guide to fair and transparent practice, which provides guidance on the practice of contextual […]

This blog was kindly authored by Professor Randall Whittaker, Principal and Chief Executive Officer at Rose Bruford College. When a higher education provider closes, the first question is obvious: where will the students go? There is another question, usually asked with less clarity: Why should our institution be the one to receive them? That is […]

Gerry McDonald CBE, Group Principal & CEO, New City College, AoC Employment Policy Group Chair and AoC Board Member, said: "Following constructive and…

The UK government’s response to the Curriculum Review calls for pupils to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to become active, informed and responsible citizens from an early age....

Why sanctions can fail for some students but work for everyone else

Every teacher has taught a version of Craig. Craig was unfailingly polite, cheerful and never any trouble. He'd say good morning, rummage in his chaotic bag, settle into his chair, and waits for you to do the work. Faced with a hard question, he'd produce the first thought

Download Publication Online Reader This research note from Policy Exchange explores the rapid and concentrated growth of Child DLA and proposes efficient, targeted and appropriate reform. It recommends restricting eligibility criteria for learning difficulties, behavioural disorder and hyperkinetic syndrome, which now make up 86% of claimants, as well as returning average awards to pre-pandemic levels. Child DLA currently costs the Exchequer £5.3 billion annually, 231% of pre-pandemic levels, and is […]

Our Teaching and Learning taxonomy identifies core components across educational programmes.

Improving teacher wellbeing is in everyone’s interest - especially to boost retention. But how do you do it when budgets are tight and teachers face numerous pressures? Three leaders share ideas

| What Might your Achievement Rate be Hiding?

UK universities are protective over their autonomy. But what is autonomy, why is it so important, and what does it mean in practice? David Kernohan asks the questions.

Chief executive Ian Chapman reflects on his first year at the wheel – and what comes next

As AI use becomes routine, Gracie Otley argues that the real academic integrity challenge is student confidence