AI, Hoaxes and Skills in Focus

Thursday, 12 November 2026 — Navigating technology, safety, and career pathways in education

Top Stories

AI

IBM and NCSC team up to boost free cyber and AI education ↗

Big names IBM and the National Cyber Security Centre are expanding free cyber security and AI learning resources for secondary schools. This means more practical support for teachers and students to handle digital risks and opportunities safely.

Source: FE News
Safeguarding

Hundreds of schools hit by hoax bomb threat emails in UK ↗

More than 1,000 schools across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of England have received bomb hoax emails. Police urge vigilance but stress there’s no direct threat, while schools keep calm and carry on.

Source: BBC Education
Policy

Government campaign calls on small businesses to open doors for work experience ↗

A new push aims to create 200,000 extra work experience places by getting small businesses involved. This could make a real difference in giving young people hands-on career exposure beyond the classroom.

Source: FE News
Leadership

EdExec LIVE heads to Leeds with focus on school business leadership ↗

The EdExec LIVE event in Leeds will gather school business leaders to share insights and strengthen the community. Good leadership support is vital for schools juggling budgets, tech, and operational challenges.

Source: Education Executive
Al's Take
Three things on my radar today: the rise of AI in schools demands more teacher training and sensible policies, hoax bomb threats remind us to keep calm and vigilant, and the push for more work experience spots shows skills matter now more than ever. It’s a mix of tech, safety, and real-world prep that schools can’t ignore.

Number of the Day

1,000+
The number of UK schools that have received hoax bomb threat emails in recent days, highlighting ongoing challenges in school safety and the need for calm vigilance. (BBC Education)

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Worth a Read

Microsoft's 2026 AI in Education Report shows schools need more AI training ↗

by Open Data Science

This report hits the nail on the head: schools are keen to use AI but lack the training to do it well. The key takeaway? Invest in teacher support if AI is going to be more than a buzzword in classrooms.

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