Thursday, 8 October 2026 — Rising demand and practical AI training shape education
With 11 applicants chasing every degree apprenticeship place in England, demand is through the roof compared to just three years ago. This surge means these programmes are now a key gateway into skilled jobs but still need development to keep pace with learners and employers.
A decade-old CPD framework is under review to ensure training standards really deliver value and stop wasteful spending. This is a practical move that could help schools focus their limited CPD budgets on what actually improves teaching.
CU Denver is setting up an AI Hub to prepare students and faculty for the AI era. This kind of hands-on, accessible AI education is what schools should be aiming for if they want to make AI a tool, not a mystery.
New data reveals nearly a 50% fall in students outsourcing writing when work is done transparently with AI tools. This suggests transparency and education around AI can help keep academic integrity intact.
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