Tackling Inclusion, Tech, and Leadership Pressure

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — From inclusion funding to AI in schools and headteacher stress

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Lombardy invests £25.8m to boost inclusion from school to work ↗

Lombardy is putting millions into helping students with disabilities transition to employment, starting support earlier at age 16. This pilot includes ADHD and dyslexia, showing a more tailored approach to inclusion.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Leadership

New Ofsted regime has headteachers thinking about quitting early ↗

Nearly two-thirds of school leaders say the new Ofsted inspections are much tougher, with over half considering leaving their roles sooner. The increased pressure could impact school leadership stability.

Source: The Guardian - Education
AI

Microsoft’s 2026 AI report: Schools need more training to keep up ↗

Despite growing AI use in schools, most teachers feel underprepared. The report highlights a real training gap that risks hampering effective AI integration in classrooms.

Source: Open Data Science
Policy

Phones banned from pupils’ pockets and bags under new rules ↗

England’s government is tightening phone rules in schools to reduce distractions and improve behaviour. This means no phones in pockets or bags during school hours.

Source: BBC Education
Al's Take
Inclusion isn’t just a policy buzzword, it needs real investment and practical support on the ground. Meanwhile, AI is advancing fast but schools still lack proper training to use it well. And the pressure on headteachers is mounting with tougher Ofsted inspections—something leaders can’t ignore.

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Nearly two-thirds of headteachers say the new Ofsted inspection regime is much more intense than before, with many considering leaving their roles early. (The Guardian - Education)

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