Sunday, 18 October 2026 — Parents fight field sell-offs as AI shapes education decisions
A Devon school’s plan to sell cherished open land to fund refurbishments has sparked community protests. This highlights the tough choices schools face balancing finances with preserving local spaces.
As AI tools enter classrooms for assessments and management, new guidance stresses that no algorithm should decide alone. This keeps the human touch central in education and reminds us AI is a support, not a replacement.
Ministers in England are considering making firms pay more to train older workers to tackle youth job shortages. This could reshuffle apprenticeship funding and impact how schools prepare young people for work.
New research shows AI can speed up and improve consistency in learner assessments if used responsibly. This promises practical benefits for FE and skills providers, but only with careful human oversight.
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