Advice on implementing the DfE mobile phone bans for schools and reasonable adjustments. In January 2026, the Department for Education released updated guidance on mobile phones. Following this, Bridget Phillipson released a message stating “All schools in...
“AI in the Classroom: Levelled Playing Fields or New Safeguarding Frontiers?” The landscape of British education is shifting. Following the recent government announcement regarding a massive rollout of AI tutoring tools, the Association of Mental Health in...
International Day of Education 2026: Co-creation and Mental Health in Education Every year on 24 January, the world marks the International Day of Education, celebrating the role that learning plays in fostering peace, development and human dignity. In 2026, the theme...
New data suggests that ‘adolescents who are already struggling emotionally are more likely to increase their screen use.’ In a new study titled “How do social media use, gaming frequency, and internalizing symptoms predict each other over time in...
Backed by £200 million, every teacher to receive training to support SEND pupils In a press release today (16th January 2026) the DfE have announced a new requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils with SEND, backed by £200 million training...
