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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Monday
8th Sep 2025
How to use exam results to improve teaching and learning
As heads of department get to work analysing the summer’s GCSE and A-level results, Mark Enser offers his advice for making the process productive, rather than tedious
20-strong international schools group appoints new CEO
Affinitas Education, which has schools in the US, Mexico, Spain and Italy, touts hire as coming ahead of plans for wider growth
AI must fit education’s needs, not the other way round
Oak’s interim CEO outlines why AI must be used within the context of three core pillars of learning – but, if used correctly, can have huge benefits
Why our trust has spent big on primary computing kit
Despite tight budgets, a trust leader says spending £33,000 across each school on everything from new PCs to 3D printers and CAD software is a long-term investment
How we built AI chatbots to handle parent questions
An international school leader explains why using existing documents and a willingness to experiment can turn static information into a dynamic tool
Commissioner demands education plans for pupils needing support
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for support plans for pupils who are not meeting expected standards, are excluded or persistently or severely absent
Friday
5th Sep 2025
Cognita confirms top HR chief; Bedford appoints India school head
Experienced female leaders appointed to two notable roles within international education space
The north-south divide is one schools can’t fix alone
After A level results revealed the growing divide in outcomes for students in the north, it’s time for government to commit to a proper plan of action, says Chris Zarraga
Up to 1 in 4 vapes confiscated in schools contained spice
Warning issued about health dangers after research involving more than 100 schools across seven regions of England
Bridget Phillipson is right to focus on the plight of the white working class
But real change will only come with proper policies that look at creating structural change to ensure all in education believe they can succeed, says Vic Goddard