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Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-...

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Schools Jun 12, 2026

School Leaders Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

Sixty professionals working in England's schools have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to education. The awards celebrate the dedication and leadership of headteachers, governors and school staff across the country.

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Education Jun 12, 2026

King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Damehood for Former FE Commissioner Shelagh Legrave

Over 30 further education leaders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for services to education and skills. Former FE commissioner Shelagh Legrave receives a Damehood, with college finance expert Julian Gravatt also amongst the honoured recipients.

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Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

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School Leaders Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

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King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Damehood for Former FE Commissioner Shelagh Legrave

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Early Years Jun 12, 2026

Michael Freeston: How we are helping address early years staffing challenges

The director of quality improvement on the Early Years Alliance's collaboration with London’s ‘anchor institutions’ to support early years apprenticeships and training

Education Jun 12, 2026

Ofsted: The key changes to school inspection from September 2026

The watchdog has updated the guidance inspectors follow when they visit schools. Here's what you need to know The post Ofsted: The key changes to school inspection from September 2026 first appeared on Schools Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

Ofsted to test new SEND inclusion cash plans

Mental health risks and new monitoring reports also feature in September inspection changes The post Ofsted to test new SEND inclusion cash plans first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

Government rolls out emergency MenB vaccine scheme for students

The one-off programme follows a deadly outbreak in Kent The post Government rolls out emergency MenB vaccine scheme for students first appeared on FE Week.

Education Jun 12, 2026

GCSE natural history: what schools need to know

Schools can use their own grounds for 20 hours of fieldwork, government proposes The post GCSE natural history: what schools need to know first appeared on Schools Week.

Social Care Jun 12, 2026

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Nottingham and Leicester

I wrote last week about why we should listen to children. This week, I have found myself thinking about what it means to give children a voice. Sometimes, this is cultural. As I stood outside Nottingham University with my team, our conversation turned from the session with educational psychologists...

Education Jun 11, 2026

UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three peopleTeenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.The one-...

Education Jun 11, 2026

£2.5m fund to study how AI tools are affecting learning

Researchers will investigate whether pupils are now ‘offloading’ thinking tasks The post £2.5m fund to study how AI tools are affecting learning first appeared on Schools Week.

Schools Jun 11, 2026

Ofsted claims grammar schools are inclusive despite selective intake

Ofsted has reportedly suggested that grammar schools can be considered inclusive institutions, reigniting debate about selective education and accessibility. The comments raise questions about how inspection frameworks evaluate equity within England's partially selective school system.

Schools Jun 11, 2026

Cleaners at Ark Academies Plan Strike After Pay Deal Scrapped

Support staff at Ark academies are preparing to strike after the multi-academy trust cancelled an existing wage agreement. The dispute centres on pay and conditions for cleaning staff who serve the trust's network of schools across the country. Union members are now balloting for industrial action that could disrupt operations in multiple schools.

Policy Jun 11, 2026

Natural History GCSE Approved to Teach Biodiversity and Conservation Skills

A new Natural History GCSE will teach pupils about biodiversity loss, climate change, and practical conservation skills such as planting wildflower-friendly gardens. The qualification, announced after years of campaigning and delays, will be available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Policy Jun 11, 2026

Skills Bootcamp Funding Under Pressure: Threat to Adult Reskilling Agenda

Concerns are mounting over the future of Skills Bootcamps as funding appears set for significant reduction. These intensive training programmes play a vital role in reskilling adults and meeting local employer needs.

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