Opinion & Analysis
Read expert opinions, think pieces, and in-depth analysis on the latest trends and challenges in education. Featuring contributions from industry leaders, academics, and frontline educators, this section sparks debate and provides fresh perspectives on key issues.
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Jun- 2025 -11 June
The AI shift: how technology is changing the way students learn
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly reshaping education in ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. By being added to classrooms and revision tools, AI is helping create personalised learning experiences for students and supporting teachers in their roles too.Many schools are already using AI-based platforms to…
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4 June
Maths Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – dumbing down the profession or a crucial supply route for schools?
Next year will see the beginning of a new route into mathematics teaching for those that do not currently have an undergraduate degree – the Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship. It involves candidates being employed by a school as an unqualified teacher, but completing a four-year apprenticeship whilst at work resulting…
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3 June
Ethical AI: Building a Better Future for Education
Imagine a classroom where AI tailors lessons to each student’s learning style, provides instant feedback and opens up new avenues for exploration. This is the potential of AI in education. However, realising this potential requires careful consideration of the ethical implications and a commitment to ensuring equitable access for all…
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May- 2025 -29 May
How EdTech can help teachers manage larger class sizes
EdTech first made its way into UK classrooms over a decade ago, became a mainstay during the pandemic, and is now arguably more crucial than ever. A recent report by The National Foundation for Educational Research found that teacher shortages in schools are having an increasingly negative impact on pupils,…
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26 May
How schools can support inclusion through smarter tech strategies
The UK often talks about becoming a ‘tech superpower’, but in truth, our school system still lacks the basic digital infrastructure needed to support this ambition. Just 53% of schools have fully-functioning WiFi across their campuses – a gap that reflects broader inequalities in access to education. Digital access is no…
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23 May
How safeguarding professionals can help keep children safe online
Schools have always acted as a frontline defence for children’s safety and wellbeing, taking measures to protect children against threats within the familiar boundaries of the classroom, home environment, and wider community. But today, safeguarding risks are emerging in an entirely new and complex landscape – the digital world. The…
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15 May
From crisis to classroom: A teacher’s guide to SEND support
Imagine a system designed to support our most vulnerable children, but instead, it’s leaving them behind. This is the reality of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in England, a system that’s not only failing our children but also putting mounting pressure on teachers.Parliament’s spending watchdog has warned that…
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