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Policy 2 weeks ago

Ofqual chief warns rapid action needed on smart tech exam cheating

Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's chief regulator, has urged the watchdog to move 'really fast' to address the growing threat of smart technology cheating in examinations. He suggested that recently introduced school phone bans will support invigilators by making it easier to enforce examination rules and prevent malpractice.

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Schools 2 weeks ago

Wearable Tech and AI Threaten Exam Integrity, Ofqual Warns

The head of England’s qualifications watchdog has warned that wearable devices such as smartglasses and invisible earpieces could magnify cheating in GCSE and A-level exams. Ian Bauckham also revealed that coursework is being scrutinised for AI use, with teachers reporting difficulties detecting machine-generated content.

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Education 2 weeks ago

City & Guilds faces legal action over plans to cut 400 UK jobs

The vocational qualifications body City & Guilds is facing legal and industrial action from the Unite union over proposals to shed approximately 400 staff. Officials allege the organisation has unlawfully withheld key information during consultation processes and breached redundancy laws by advertising new roles without offering first refusal to existing employees.

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Minister refuses to rule out school temperature limits amid rising heat concerns
Schools Jun 3, 2026

Minister refuses to rule out school temperature limits amid rising heat concerns

The government has declined to dismiss proposals for introducing maximum temperature limits in schools following record-breaking spring temperatures. Experts warn that an 'El-Nino' weather pattern is 80 per cent likely this summer, raising fresh concerns about learning environments and pupil welfare during extreme heat.

Education Secretary urges primary schools to join free breakfast club scheme
Schools Jun 3, 2026

Education Secretary urges primary schools to join free breakfast club scheme

The Education Secretary is urging all primary schools to participate in the Government's free breakfast club programme, which has now provided 10 million meals to over 300,000 children. The scheme currently operates across 1,250 clubs and aims to support families while improving pupil attendance and readiness to learn.

Further Strike Action Threatens AQA Summer Exam Series
Education Jun 2, 2026

Further Strike Action Threatens AQA Summer Exam Series

The union representing staff at England’s largest exam board has announced plans for additional strikes that could disrupt this summer’s GCSE and A-level examinations. AQA has reassured schools and local authorities that results will not be delayed, but the industrial action raises concerns about potential disruption during the crucial exam period.

Strike Action Threatens Summer Exam Series at England’s Largest Board
Education Jun 2, 2026

Strike Action Threatens Summer Exam Series at England’s Largest Board

Union members at AQA have announced further strike plans that could disrupt the summer examination series for thousands of students. The assessment body has reassured schools and colleges that results will not be delayed despite the escalating industrial action over pay and conditions.

UK students and graduates: share your views on going to university
Education Jun 2, 2026

UK students and graduates: share your views on going to university

We would like to hear from graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degreeAccording to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who believe a university degree is not worth the time and money has jumped from 14% in 2005 to 3...