Friday, 18 September 2026 — Why education and society must catch up now
AI tools are changing how students learn and teachers teach. The challenge now is redesigning assessment to reflect this new reality, so it stays relevant and fair. Worth thinking about for any school leader planning ahead.
This piece argues the state and society often ignore those in that tricky in-between phase after childhood but before full adulthood. The idea of doing more for them is gaining traction in Westminster, which is about time.
A big investment will help disadvantaged young people join sports, music and other activities to lower the risk of them becoming NEET. This kind of enrichment matters in practice if we want to close opportunity gaps.
Analysis shows big differences in how science is taught across schools, especially in poorer areas. This highlights the ongoing challenge of ensuring consistent quality and curriculum flexibility.
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