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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to support the development and updating of vocational education and training (VET) curricula and qualifications.

The report Developing Vocational Education and Training with Artificial Intelligence examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to transform the development of curricula, qualifications and occupational standards in vocational education and training (VET).

Young people today interact in a range of digital environments – from browsing the Internet and playing video games, to connecting with their peers on social media platforms.

Will schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?

A new wave of scorching temperatures next week is set to bring significant discomfort for millions of school children packed into busy classrooms.

Across the higher education (HE) sector, academic institutions understand the importance of inclusion, belonging and diversity.

School leaders’ union NAHT (which represents leaders in the majority of schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland), has today written to all its members with guidance on dealing with the heat this week.

Children and young people in Wales will miss out on more than £500 million in funding for additional learning needs (ALN), despite an unprecedented response from school leaders who sent over 5,000 letters to ministers in under a week calling for the investment to be protected.

The Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan lays out an ambitious vision to secure Britain's place at the forefront of the global industrial race.

Researchers have developed an AI tool that may help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is delighted to announce that Professor Helen Margetts OBE FBA FAcSS has been appointed as Professor of Political Science and Public Policy in the Department of Government and Director of the Data Science Institute (DSI).

Violence in Edinburgh schools rise by 43 per cent in one year

The number of violent incidents in Edinburgh schools increased by 43 per cent in a single year, new figures have revealed.

Parents will have greater peace of mind as more surprise Ofsted visits, stronger checks and faster action help keep children safe in nurseries.

Ministers will unveil plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses and shift investment further towards youth apprenticeships, as part of a ‘new deal for young people’.

On Tuesday the Education Committee will question His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, as part of its twice-yearly scrutiny of Ofsted, focusing on the watchdog’s progress over the past year.

There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults.

The Scottish Government has committed £214,000 to fund anti-racism education in schools for 2026/27.

Anna Brychan MS, Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Today I am announcing an additional £15m to start enabling more secondary pupils in maintained schools to receive free school meals.

Unions seek urgent clarification on teacher pay after Starmer resignation

Unions warn timing of pay announcement has already been ‘knocked off course’ by political events, leaving teachers facing uncertainty and schools unable to budget.

‘Dangerous’ for schools to carry on as normal in heatwave, union warns

NEU issues warning as government highlights updated guidance for schools on what to do during heatwaves, with England facing record-breaking temperatures this week.

Phillipson doing ‘bad job’ as education secretary, NEU members say

Biggest teaching union calls for ‘new leadership’ at the DfE, with members rating Bridget Phillipson even lower than the outgoing prime minister.

Five principles for the effective use of AI in vocational education and training development

Developing vocational education and training with artificial intelligence

Growing up in the social media age

Will schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?

The evidence gap on neurodivergent leadership in higher education

Advice for school leaders on dealing with the heatwave

Children in Wales to miss out on £500m for ALN despite more than 5,000 letters sent

The £5.2bn skills blind spot in advanced manufacturing

AI tool reveals hidden organ damage caused by high blood pressure

LSE appoints Professor Helen Margetts to set up new Global Institute for Technology and Society

Violence in Edinburgh schools rise by 43 per cent in one year

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

MPs quiz Ofsted Chief Inspector on teacher wellbeing

Hot weather and heatwaves: guidance for schools and other education settings

Over £200,000 for anti-racism training

Expanding free school meals to all secondary school pupils in households claiming Universal Credit, with no income limit

Unions seek urgent clarification on teacher pay after Starmer resignation

‘Dangerous’ for schools to carry on as normal in heatwave, union warns

Phillipson doing ‘bad job’ as education secretary, NEU members say