Fresh Starts and AI in Schools

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 — September signals new school priorities and tech challenges

Top Stories

Policy

Italian Schools Gear Up with New Teacher Training Plans ↗

Italy’s latest ministerial decrees hand over teacher and support staff training to Eurosofia, aiming for higher quality and more opportunities. It’s a big strategic move to boost professional development ahead of the academic year.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Leadership

Supplenze 2026/27: GPS Bulletins Cancelled and Fixed ↗

Just before the new school year, there’s been a shake-up with GPS teacher supply lists in Italy. Some bulletins were cancelled and corrected, so teachers and schools need to check carefully to avoid surprises at the start of term.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
AI

AI Chatbots Are New Classroom Buddies for Many Kids ↗

Nearly a third of children using AI chatbots now see them as friends, according to a recent VodafoneThree report. This raises important questions about how schools support safe, healthy AI use among young learners.

Source: VodafoneThree
Leadership

Schools Face Heat Challenges as September Begins ↗

With rising temperatures becoming the new normal, school leaders must take proactive steps to keep buildings safe and comfortable. Guidance includes checklists and risk assessments to prepare for the heat ahead.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Al's Take
The new school year is here and it’s clear leaders have a lot on their plates. From managing heat in classrooms to sorting out teacher supply and navigating AI responsibly, it’s all about practical steps that keep things running smoothly. The biggest takeaway? Schools need to blend solid leadership with smart tech use, not chase shiny distractions.

Number of the Day

46,826
The number of vacant teaching posts in Italy for 2026/27, highlighting ongoing supply challenges that schools must navigate. (Orizzonte Scuola)

Jobs Spotlight

Headteacher Fernvale ↗
Fernvale Primary School · Leicester, Leicestershire · £79,460 - £92,065
Assistant Principal (SENDCO) ↗
Oasis Academy Wintringham · Grimsby, Lincolnshire · L11-L15
Course Leader - Digital and IT ↗
Luminate Education Group · Leeds, West Yorkshire · £34,869 to £40,410
Forest School Leader ↗
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Worth a Read

DfE guidance on AI in schools: a practical checklist ↗

by Structural Learning

If you’re wondering how to make AI work safely in your school, this checklist cuts through the noise and gives straightforward advice on what to do now.

Coming Up

MATPN South West 2026 ↗ — September 2026, United Kingdom
Learning Impact Europe 2026 ↗ — 15-17 September 2026, Europe
researchED Cape Town 2026 ↗ — 12 September 2026, South Africa

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