Saturday, 7 November 2026 — Practical steps for teaching, tech, and leadership
Numeracy skills gaps are bigger than ever, affecting millions of learners in FE. This is a call to action for schools and colleges to prioritise maths skills with real focus and resources.
New guidance shows how schools and training providers can employ and train postgraduate teaching apprentices. This offers a fresh route into teaching that could help ease recruitment pressures.
A recent breach may have exposed parent contact info and some pupil data. Schools need to tighten data security and communicate clearly with families to maintain trust.
AI is changing how schools communicate with families, but opinions vary. This is a good chance for schools to reflect on how AI can support clearer, trustworthy communication.
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