Monday, 14 September 2026 — Big shifts in education technology, employability skills, and school meals
A new City & Guilds report reveals that over a third of employers worry about a lack of employability skills such as communication and problem-solving, especially as AI tools prioritise technical skills. This is a clear signal for schools to balance tech teaching with human skills development.
The government’s new school food standards have landed, banning deep-fried items to boost nutrition. It’s a once-in-a-generation change aimed at improving pupil health and wellbeing—something schools will need to get on board with quickly.
Data suggests AI is impacting job prospects for recent computer science and economics grads, especially in well-paid finance roles. A sign that education and career advice need to evolve with the tech landscape.
The removal of the funded management ladder means further education programmes need real redesign, not just new labels. This is food for thought for FE leaders aiming for meaningful impact rather than box-ticking.
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This report offers practical insights on how AI is affecting young learners and what it means for teaching in PreK-12. Worth a look if you want to understand AI’s real classroom impact.
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