Friday, 2 October 2026 — Navigating education’s biggest challenges and opportunities today
The long-fragmented skills system is ripe for rewiring, offering a chance to create clearer, more consistent pathways. For schools and colleges, this means better alignment between education and real-world careers.
Over a third of first-year students report moderate to severe anxiety or depression. This is a wake-up call for universities and schools preparing students to prioritise wellbeing alongside academic success.
As AI chatbots become part of young people’s lives, schools need to lead on safe and informed use. It’s not just tech skills, it’s about digital wellbeing and trust.
Amid a SEND crisis, some independent special schools are pulling out of the official admissions register, raising questions about equity and access for vulnerable pupils.
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