Skills, Safety and School Support

Sunday, 27 September 2026 — From WorldSkills wins to tackling misogyny in schools

Top Stories

Pedagogy

Team UK shines at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 finale ↗

WorldSkills 2026 closed with Team UK bagging medals and excellence awards. This competition showcases the best in vocational skills and is a great boost for FE and skills education.

Source: FE Week
Wellbeing

Government launches new plan to tackle misogyny in schools ↗

The Education Secretary announced a whole-school approach to combat misogyny and the influence of harmful online figures. This package aims to build safer and more respectful school cultures.

Source: DfE announcements
Policy

Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares ↗

Some schools’ travel discounts require using an app, meaning kids without smartphones end up paying more. It’s a practical challenge for families and schools navigating tech-based access.

Source: The Guardian - Education
Leadership

More enriching activities funded for disadvantaged schools ↗

Over 400 schools in disadvantaged areas will get £22.5m to expand enrichment opportunities. This investment aims to improve access to extra-curricular activities that support wider learning.

Source: DfE announcements
Al's Take
WorldSkills 2026 has wrapped up with Team UK celebrating some brilliant achievements. It’s a timely reminder that practical skills still matter hugely in education. Meanwhile, the government’s new plan to tackle misogyny in schools shows a clear focus on creating safer, more respectful environments for young people. Both stories highlight the need for schools to balance skills development with strong values and wellbeing support.

Number of the Day

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That’s how many news items we curated just this week, showing how fast education is moving and how much there is to keep up with. (Al's Edu Intel platform stats)

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Worth a Read

When prestige trumps skills: rethinking excellence in higher education ↗

by Professor David Mba

This blog challenges us to rethink how higher education values skills over prestige, which is crucial for shaping future education policy and practice.

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