In this series, we talk to staff from the organisations that work alongside and support the education sector. Our second conversation is with Tom Dyson from

Here’s our monthly round-up of '5 things we learned' education snippets to delight, inspire - and quite possibly make you go 'urrrghh!'.

Here, we'll give you a little overview by looking at the section on ‘Creating the conditions for digital integration’. The headline finding here is that

When a new technology arrives, schools often rush to build a separate curriculum around it, but Finland takes a different route…

The government has announced plans for new vocational GCSEs in England, aiming to put vocational learning on an equal footing with the traditional academic

The recent annual International Day of Democracy (15th September) gave us the opportunity to think about why democracy is important and what we need to do to

Books can open up new worlds for children and young people, but their mere presence isn’t enough – they need to have the time, confidence and support to read

Noticing the things we're grateful for can help all of us live a little better, and World Gratitude Day is a great place to start...

R.I.S.E. is looking for supply teachers (or substitute teachers) to spill the beans on their experiences in different schools - good and bad!

In addition to online safety, the programme will explore several key areas linked to KCSIE 2026.

In this brand new series, we talk to staff from the organisations that work alongside and support the education sector. Our first conversation is with Claire

Researchers from the University of Manchester have found that considering the wider context around individual students could help to reduce school suspensions.

Yet, the idea of perfection, of ‘ultimate efficiency’ that Barlett talked about, seems to be creeping more and more into education – forgetting the fact that

Read more about AI cheating at Brown

AI has not reduced teacher workload so far, according to a YouGov survey.

Hello everyone! It’s officially the end of heatwave season (we hope?!) and the new school year is here…

The ICO’s research, published on 19 August 2026, draws on an online survey of more than 4,000 children aged eight to 17 and their parents, as well as in-depth

Children playing outside independently is increasingly uncommon. This is the finding from the new British Children’s Play Survey, released this August.

Youth unemployment is rising in all regions of the globe, in low- and high-income regions alike.

British farmers are warning that investing in education, skills and career pathways is now critical to protecting the nation's future food supply.

School summer holidays are so often viewed as a problem where ‘learning loss’ occurs.

Learn how AI is misused to change photos & videos into child sexual abuse. Get practical privacy steps from IWF and NCA to keep your children safe online.

Looking for activities to do with children through the UK summer holidays? Here are some starters for 10...

Finding a reason to learn that comes from within ourselves - intrinsic motivation - is key.

England’s first Annual Skills Report reveals a persistent skills shortage, with decreasing employer investment in training.

With state schools in England required to publish their new inclusion strategies by the end of this school year, inclusion is the current focus for school

Currently, media literacy itself, including the skill of judging whether information is genuine, has no fixed place in the curriculum, so teaching has varied

Could AI companions change how young people relate to each other in the future? Liz Bury takes a look.

Reading rarely starts with abstract arguments about its value – it often begins with subjects that already matter.

A recent BBC Scotland News investigation has set out just how serious the shortage of specialist secondary teachers has become in Scotland.

It's time to be honest with ourselves about our smartphone use and how it puts children at a disadvantage, says Al Kingsley MBE.

A new joint report from Accenture and Teach First, AI in Schools in England, surveyed 200 school leaders about their current AI use.The report, AI in schools:

New non-statutory guidance to help mainstream settings implement inclusive design principles.

As part of Malta's National Education Strategy, the Government of Malta have published a new homework policy that supports homework across all educational stages, aiming to 'transform it from a routin...

Research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) gives 'new estimates of the impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings'.

Navigating challenges encourages creativity, collaboration and flexible thinking, but what about coming up with five solutions for one problem?

China shores up its evolving economy by ensuring it will have enough graduates with the skills to support it.

A summary of the new framework to 'support schools and colleges in England to plan, strengthen and review their enrichment offer'.

EEF and EPI share on specific factors associated with lower attainment for disadvantaged children and young people.

The DfE has published a new guide for schools in how to effectively communicate with parents and carers about their child's attendance.

This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.

The new natural history GCSE will be a valuable opportunity for students to learn about their world.

Key points from today's announcement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer about an incoming social media ban for under-16s.

The challenges of managing phone-free school environments.

With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textboo...

AI is posing numerous challenges to the mathematics research sector.

Universities UK shares survey into how universities are cutting costs and getting creative to become more efficient.

New report shows that teenagers are thinking carefully about AI’s role in school, but they still want clear guidance and support from teachers.