AI ‘biggest thing to hit education in 100 years’, historian says Sir Anthony Seldon praised Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s speech about technology on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Assessing pupils under exam conditions avoids plagiarism in age of AI – minister The ‘dangers’ ‘of generative artificial intelligence in education need to be addressed, the schools minister has said. The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Councils in England and Wales join calls for ban on disposable vapes LGA says single-use e-cigarettes are a litter blight and cause problems in bin lorries and recycling centres The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023
Drop in primary pupils meeting ‘expected standard’ in Sats reading exam Primary schools across the country received their pupils’ Sats results on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Greater understanding of ‘real risks’ and benefits AI brings is needed – Keegan The Education Secretary has called on technology and education leaders to come forward with ideas on how AI can be used in a ‘safe and secure way’. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
More work needed to understand ‘risks’ that AI could pose – Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will call for evidence to ensure artificial intelligence is used in a ‘safe and secure way’ in education. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Pupils studying International Baccalaureate can use ChatGPT in essays The qualification body will not ban students from using the AI chatbot as long as they do not try to pass work off as their own Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023
Thousands more BTec students told their results may be delayed Exam board Pearson blames delays to results in England, due on Thursday, on qualification ‘ineligibility’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022
Thousands more students face results delays, warns exam board Pearson Students across the country are awaiting GCSE grades on Thursday, as well as BTec results. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Heads warn of invigilator shortage for GCSE and A-level exams Heads say using support staff, teachers and senior leaders to invigilate exams will affect other pupils’ education. The Independent UK · May 16, 2022