It’s difficult to think of a technology that has grown as quickly or transformed as many industries as AI, and in the past year or so it has become part of the everyday toolkit for workplace learning. It began as an experiment in a handful of proactive teams, but has now spread across the industry as AI capabilities…
The use of AI in education that lacks evidential and scientific rigour puts children’s learning development at risk, according to a new white paper from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider. While acknowledging the huge opportunity provided by AI, the report also highlights the risks of overreliance, including reduced critical thinking and cognitive…
Edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit for schools across the UK. Designed for senior leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), the toolkit provides a practical framework to develop safe, effective and future-ready AI policies, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Department for Education…
King’s College London piloted AI to give students and staff the benefits of generative AI without compromising academic integrity London, UK; 19th February 2026: King’s College London has piloted ICS.AI’s SMART: Learn (known as the KEATS AI Pilot during the collaboration) to explore how a university approved teaching and learning AI copilot could help students…
Generative AI isn’t coming to schools; it’s already here, and we must respond. Plenty of children are already exploring tools, many teachers are dabbling, and the Department for Education has produced guidance on using them in schools. However, talk of AI is frequently generating these 2 polar responses – stopping and hoping it goes away, or jumping in excitedly…
As classrooms across the UK prepare for Safer Internet Day 2026 on 10 February, the conversation around online safety has never been more relevant. This year’s theme – “Smart tech, safe choices: Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI” – reflects a growing reality: AI is now part of young people’s digital lives, whether…
With less than a week left until entries close on 1 February, Samsung is urging teachers across the UK to support their students in entering this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition – a tech‑for‑good challenge designed to give young people the chance to turn their ideas into real‑world solutions and win exciting prizes, including Samsung…
More than half of teachers across Europe say reliance on AI is leading to poorer exam results More than half of teachers across Europe (58 per cent) believe that when students use AI to complete their schoolwork, it has a negative effect on learning — a concern shared even more strongly in the UK,…
As thousands of teachers arrive at ExCeL London for BETT 2026, Samsung is showcasing how connected, AI‑enabled technology can make teaching easier and learning more inclusive. With over 35,000 educators attending this year, the company’s message is simple: technology should adapt to the learner – not the other way around. A Practical Approach to Classroom…
Hands-on Autonomous Driving from “Perception” to “Decision” One of the highlights is a vision-based autonomous driving project using the Maqueen Plus V3 robot and HuskyLens 2 AI vision sensor. Moving beyond line-following, the robot makes driving decisions—such as obstacle avoidance and route planning—based entirely on what it “sees”, helping students understand the complete process from perception…
Aston University and BioCare Ltd are to build a smart, AI-powered app that can deliver tailored nutritional recommendations and inform lifestyle choices New technology will analyse complex data on an individual’s personalised health and behaviours, built using the latest developments in AI and machine learning Its personalised advice will empower individuals to make long-term improvements…
40 per cent of young people don’t know what an algorithm is, and 43 per cent don’t realise algorithms shape what they see online, resulting in millions consuming digital content without understanding where it comes from or how it is curated, a new report from the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) reveals. The findings…
A recent BBC Bitesize and 5 Live Teen Summit Survey revealed that a third (30%) of teenagers are worried about AI’s impact on issues including careers, creativity and the spread of misinformation. A quarter (24%) also struggled to find out where to learn about AI and how best to use it. But how can we…
The UK education sector is entering a transformative phase with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT becoming increasingly integrated into classrooms and lecture halls. AI offers the potential for more personalised learning, streamlined administration and greater accessibility. However, alongside the benefits, there are a whole host of cybersecurity, ethical and operational risks that many educational…
” This is how teachers plan lessons with AI, use data science, and easily personalize teaching to students’ individual learning needs “ The initiative is called AI Classroom, a pilot project launched in 50 schools across six European countries — the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Sweden — and ready to kick off in…
We’re thrilled to share that FlashAcademy® has won Secondary resource or equipment – ICT of the year at the 2025 Education Resources Awards (ERA)! This recognition showcases the impact of innovative EAL education technology in modern learning. Now in its 28th year, the ERA celebrates the best in educational resources and practice across the UK. This prestigious award…
Leading online learning platform, FutureLearn, has launched an innovative, new online learner experience platform (LXP); FLx. FLx is a completely unique and bespoke LXP, designed to help businesses and learning and development (L&D) teams to adopt a more personalised and effective approach to workplace training and development. Powered by Viblio’s cutting-edge AI technology, and backed…
We’re thrilled to share that FlashAcademy® has won Secondary resource or equipment – ICT of the year at the 2025 Education Resources Awards (ERA)! This recognition showcases the impact of innovative EAL education technology in modern learning. Now in its 28th year, the ERA celebrates the best in educational resources and practice across the UK. This prestigious award…
Inspired Learning AI App Delivers Instant Feedback, Zero Fluff, and is Built for Gen Z. Teachers have waited long enough. Inspired Learning AI is here to reshape the GCSE learning and revision game with an affordable, accessible, and AI-powered platform that actually works for students and for schools. “Gen Z students don’t respond to the…
Young Coders, supported by nimbl – the award-winning pocket money app and prepaid card for young people – is proud to announce the 2025 Young Coders Competition winners. This year’s theme, “Budgeting Better,” invited children aged 8 to 13 to design fun, educational games that help players understand money and make smarter financial choices. …
EdTech company, Twin Science & Robotics, among twelve SMEs announced as winners of the 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate outstanding small businesses achieving exporting success. Recognised in the Education & EdTech category, Twin Science & Robotics focuses on equipping young learners with…
OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, a global online educational institution, has launched its very own AI agent: OPIT AI Copilot. The institution is amongst the first in Europe to introduce a custom AI assistant for students and faculty. Developed by an in-house team of faculty, engineers, and researchers, OPIT AI Copilot has been trained…
Anish Patel, school governor and Strategy and Data Lead at ParentPay Group: “Whilst using AI for marking will help to free up teachers’ time, its potential in education extends far beyond this. Within schools, AI can serve as a powerful tool to enhance student engagement, drive responsive planning, and close the feedback loop at scale….
New education journal explores using AI to innovate teaching practices A new academic journal explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can and should be used in the classroom. Teachers from world-leading leading independent International Baccalaureate school Sevenoaks School have studied where AI can benefit teaching and learning to share their findings in the latest edition…
Half of school leaders are using dedicated artificial intelligence tools in educational settings – with one in five (20%) using them on a regular basis – according to a new survey by Browne Jacobson. Some 41% of respondents to the UK and Ireland law firm’s latest School Leaders Survey reported a positive experience with…
