Thursday
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’
School nurseries: second wave of bids to open this month
Announcement comes as 189 new school-based nurseries are opening or expanding from first wave of funding
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
Monday
Teachers much more likely than leaders to call behaviour ‘poor’
Meanwhile, far fewer teachers feel ‘very confident’ in managing pupil behaviour, a government survey has found
DfE brings in new standards for non-school alternative provision
Schools will be required to inform councils of placements of students at unregistered providers
Many governors lack oversight of school-readiness
Governors say they need more support on the issue of children being school-ready, with the government making it a top priority
