AI, Exams, and EdTech Challenges

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 — Navigating AI risks and opportunities in education

Top Stories

AI

AI shaking up exam integrity – how to respond ↗

With AI making cheating easier, exam boards face a tough challenge. They must tighten security without turning schools into surveillance zones. For schools, it means being vigilant but also adapting teaching and assessment methods.

Source: FE News
AI

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with parental controls ↗

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT for Teens offers guided study modes and parental controls, aiming to safely introduce AI tools to younger users. For schools, this presents a chance to harness AI responsibly in the classroom.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Wellbeing

CoSN sets out 3 principles for school screen time policies ↗

Screen time remains a hot topic. CoSN’s new guidance helps schools balance tech use with wellbeing. The big picture? Thoughtful policies that support learning without overexposure to screens.

Source: THE Journal
Pedagogy

Blackburn College cleans up with top T-Level results ↗

Blackburn College’s latest results show how quality delivery of T-Levels can drive student success. Worth a look for any college or school thinking about vocational routes and their impact.

Source: FE News
Al's Take
AI is shaking up assessment and teaching faster than many expected. The key takeaway? Schools need practical strategies to keep exams fair while embracing AI’s potential to enhance learning. It’s about balance, not banning.

Number of the Day

374
That’s how many education news items we’ve curated this week, showing just how fast things are moving and how important it is to stay updated. (Al's Edu Intel platform stats)

Jobs Spotlight

Deputy Headteacher ↗
St Joan of Arc Catholic School · Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire · L21-25
Educational Operations Assistant to the Senior Deputy ↗
St Catherine's School · Surrey
Trust HR & Governance Director ↗
Cheam High School · Sutton, Surrey · £71,008 to £76,446
Head Teacher ↗
Morley School · Maidenhead · £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + pension

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Worth a Read

DfE guidance on AI in schools: a practical checklist ↗

by Structural Learning

Clear, no-nonsense advice on introducing AI safely in schools. This checklist is a great starting point for leaders wanting practical steps rather than theory.

Coming Up

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