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The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques

Wednesday

3rd Dec 2025

Why we teach without screens in Reception
When one early years class was relocated to a room without screens or wi-fi, it created the conditions to test the benefits of going screen-free, writes Lucy Fox
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Friday

28th Nov 2025

Assistive tech use grows - but many teachers remain untrained
Schools are also restricting pupils’ use of artificial intelligence for homework and live lessons, research finds
Assistive tech use grows - but many teachers remain untrained

Wednesday

12th Nov 2025

DfE sets AI-powered attendance targets for schools
Headteachers’ leaders dismiss new individual attendance targets for every school as a ‘Whitehall diktat’ that will be an extra burden on staff
The DfE have announced new attendance targets for schools.

Tuesday

11th Nov 2025

Curriculum and assessment review: what the world thinks
Leaders at international schools and groups have their say on the positive outcomes from England’s review of curriculum and assessment – and explain where their concerns lie
Curriculum and assessment review: what the world thinks

Monday

10th Nov 2025

5 ways AI can help save school leaders time and effort
A school leader in Vietnam outlines the ways he’s using artificial intelligence tools to streamline his workload
5 ways AI can help save school leaders time and effort

Wednesday

5th Nov 2025

AI qualification at risk of rapid obsolescence, warns exam chief
In an exclusive interview, AQA chief Colin Hughes warns that an AI qualification stemming from this week’s curriculum and assessment review may not have a long-term future
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Thursday

30th Oct 2025

Students reluctant to use AI for fear of cheating accusations
Only 55 per cent of young people feel their school is clear about appropriate use of AI, finds Scottish Qualifications Authority report
Pupils reluctant to use AI for fear of cheating accusations

Friday

24th Oct 2025

8 in 10 teachers rethinking how they set assignments due to AI
The British Council survey of school teachers also reveals that they are worried about how AI is changing the way students communicate
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Thursday

16th Oct 2025

DfE to encourage AI tutors in schools
But England’s largest education union warns against ‘tutoring on a shoestring’ and says many disadvantaged students need direct contact with teachers
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Wednesday

8th Oct 2025

Welsh schools embrace AI - but worry about data and safeguarding
Report by Welsh inspectorate highlights the benefits of AI in schools – but says a national framework is needed to ensure ethical and equitable use
Welsh inspectorate Esytn has highlighted the benefits of AI in schools

Friday

3rd Oct 2025

Educators told to listen to primary pupils’ views on AI
Children are ‘excited’ about AI but want policymakers to acknowledge their concerns about issues such as biased representation, hears a major event on the ethics of the technology in education
Education need to listen to primary school pupils' views on AI, says academic
Labour seeks ‘clear’ mobile phones ban in Scottish schools
Scottish ministers accused of ‘passing the buck’ on mobile phones by putting the onus on headteachers to take a stance
Labour seeks 'clear' mobile phones ban in Scottish schools