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Colleges across the country are set to play a central role in shaping a more productive, inclusive and future-ready economy, as they harness digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how vocational education is delivered and increase its impact.

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a routine part of how we work, academics face more than a choice – there is an emerging moral responsibility to understand AI’s capacities, limitations and implications for fairness.

Results from a UK collaboration mark a step towards building large scale quantum sensors and the country's first large scale atom interferometer.

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland has today (17th June) sent a proposed 'Programme for Government' to all MSPs setting out the action needed to secure further progress on child poverty.

Eighty young people from primary schools in West Lothian came together to celebrate just how much Cost of the School Day work is already happening in schools to reduce the impact of poverty on learners, and to inspire even more action.

Our report, Crossing Paths, explores how geography, gender, and ethnicity all impact opportunities for disadvantaged young people.

New research published today by the Sutton Trust reveals how geography, gender and ethnicity all impact opportunities for disadvantaged young people, with big variations across England.

Start now to build the digital capability evidence your TEF 2027 submission will depend on, beginning with your next student intake.

We set out our commitment to supporting institutions with implementation, through a refreshed Governance Effectiveness Framework, expanded CPD, and targeted institutional support.

Schools deterioration and £800m maintenance backlog in Northern Ireland 'could lead to closures'

The Education Authority (EA) has warned a lack of funding for school repairs could lead to more classrooms being closed on safety grounds.

Children taught to spot scams and money laundering

Children as young as 10 are to be taught how to recognise scams and avoid being drawn into money laundering, using new lessons developed by police in the South West.

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DfE Update 17 June 2026

18 June 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Today the Education Committee publishes the government’s response to its report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support reform.

How much cash can schools really save from DfE buying scheme?

The Maximising Value for Pupils programme claims it can help schools save thousands by reducing their bills, but leaders warn the benefits are ‘marginal’.

6,500 teacher goal ‘consistent’ with original pledge, Phillipson says

Education secretary faces questions from MPs over the government’s SEND plans, teacher recruitment and curriculum reform.

Technical issues halt marking of GCSE maths paper

Pearson Edexcel says marking has now resumed and there has been no impact on its ‘accuracy or integrity’, after issues emerged last night.

Revealed: The enrichment gap that could cause a headache for DfE

Pupils attending the least deprived schools are offered a greater choice of enrichment activities than those at the most deprived, new research suggests.

Revealed: The 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards

Schools, their heads, teachers and support staff are among 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards.

College teachers, leaders and curriculum teams are among the 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Enrichment Benchmarks: Do we have the staff to deliver?

The Enrichment Benchmarks are here. They outline eight standards for schools to deliver enrichment activities across five core areas. But do we have enough staff to deliver?

Colleges step into digitally-driven future with new roadmap

A moral duty: Why academics should engage with AI

Quantum experiment opens gravitational waves and dark matter search

Child poverty campaigners set out programme for Scottish government

'Hear Our Voices on school costs', say children and young people in West Lothian

What drives social mobility? A closer look at Crossing Paths

Young people’s prospects shaped by mix of postcodes, ethnicity and gender

Act now: building digital capability as evidence for TEF 2027

Advance HE welcomes the new CUC Code of Higher Education Governance

Schools deterioration and £800m maintenance backlog in Northern Ireland 'could lead to closures'

Children taught to spot scams and money laundering

DfE Update 17 June 2026

Government’s response on SEND reform published by Education Committee

How much cash can schools really save from DfE buying scheme?

6,500 teacher goal ‘consistent’ with original pledge, Phillipson says

Technical issues halt marking of GCSE maths paper

Revealed: The enrichment gap that could cause a headache for DfE

Revealed: The 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards

Revealed: The 99 winners of silver Pearson National Teaching Awards

Enrichment Benchmarks: Do we have the staff to deliver?