Friday, 16 October 2026 — What’s shaping schools this week — from AI to leadership and wellbeing
This deep dive explores how AI tools and inclusive practices have evolved in assessment over five years, highlighting what’s worked and what still needs doing. For schools, it’s a reminder that innovation must be trusted and carefully integrated to truly support learners.
A warning that some digital ads can hack users without them clicking, using spyware from an Israeli firm. This has big implications for safeguarding and online safety in schools, especially as learners spend more time online.
More than a third of multi-academy trusts expect deficits this year, with nearly a third forecasting reserves below 5% in a few years. For leaders, this underlines the need for tight financial planning and creative leadership.
Studies show a clear connection between online bullying and higher absence rates. This is a wake-up call for schools to take digital wellbeing seriously, embedding support and safeguarding strategies.
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