Careers Education in England: Understanding the updated statutory guidance

Join Nicola Hall, Director of Education at The Careers & Enterprise Company, for a national broadcast to follow the release of the updated statutory guidance for careers guidance and access for education and training providers in England. This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the guidance and explore the key developments that will shape […]

Rethinking Curriculum – Why Creative Thinking and Skills are not just a ‘nice to have’ and are essential for our young learners

Creative thinking is the engine of deep learning, adaptability, and future readiness. This panel brings together leading academics, school leaders, and classroom practitioners to explore why creative skills are not an optional enrichment but a core entitlement for every child. Across sectors, employers consistently highlight the need for creative problem‑solving, collaboration, and adaptability,the very capacities […]

Calling early career teachers, senior leaders and mentors!

At the University of Sussex, we are inviting early career teachers (ECTs), and those who support ECTs,  to collaborate with us on the co-development of a new intervention aimed at supporting those experiencing work-related stress. We’re seeking those who can share their insights and expertise to help shape an approach that genuinely reflects the needs […]

Classroom to care transformation: The use of mannequin simulation to boost confidence, autonomy and psychological wellbeing in T-level health education

VANOJAN MANICKANADARAJAH, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, SOUTH AND CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, UK One of the top priorities in the further education (FE) sector is the preparation of learners for industry-based placements; however, most learners experience a wide gap between their theoretical knowledge and its practical application. This is similarly experienced by T-level health learners who […]

From pilot to platform: Scaling safe, creative and equitable student use of AI at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College

Featured image source: Alexa Steinbrück / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ CHRIS LOVEDAY, VICE PRINCIPAL (BUSINESS SERVICES), BARTON PEVERIL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, UK Introduction This case study builds directly on Barton Peveril Sixth Form College’s (BPSFC) initial journey with artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of bespoke AI agents, as outlined in the earlier Impact special issue […]

H.E and UCAS Conference

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for local Post 16 and careers leaders. On 9th June we will be running a free East Midlands HE and UCAS conference. This event is designed to support state school staff with the latest Higher Education and UCAS developments, including updates for 2026/27. There will be a […]

AI Assurance Measures in the Education Sector

This study aims to explore the experiences of education stakeholders with adopting and managing safe and responsible technology in schools and classrooms, and the perspectives of policymakers on AI assurance. The goal of this project is to understand whether, and if so, how end-users of AI technologies in education are currently involved in the process […]

For leaders and practitioners in 16-19 settings across England: Help shape national research on metacognition

Oxford MeasurEd has been commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Gatsby Charitable Foundation to conduct a study exploring metacognitive teaching practices in 16-19 settings across England. Who should take part? We are inviting leaders and practitioners from school sixth forms, sixth form colleges, further education (FE) colleges, and Independent Training Providers (ITPs) […]

An exploration of the factors shaping the anti-racist praxis of school leaders in England

Are you a current school leader in England? If yes, please consider taking part in this study. •Doctoral study •60-90 minute interview [online or face to face] •Interviews will be scheduled May and June 2026 •Ethical approval from University of West London •Supervisor is Dr Manzoorul Abedin [manzoorul.abedin@uwl.ac.uk] Please email Sabrina Edwards: 21459475@student.uwl.ac.uk

Breaking barriers or building walls? Reflecting on structural inequities in educational leadership

DEEPAK VERMA, LECTURER, WEST MIDLANDS, UK Throughout my career in further education, state schools and grammar schools, I have become increasingly aware of the ways in which equity, diversity and leadership intersect in everyday professional life. My experiences of navigating progression processes and observing how opportunities are distributed have revealed how unconscious bias and structural […]

How we use the Early Career Hub at London Metropolitan University

Alexandra New, Principal Lecturer and PGCE Lead for the Primary Phase, London Metropolitan University At London Metropolitan University, our PGCE attracts a diverse cohort of trainees from many walks of life, reflecting the varied school communities that they will go on to teach. We also welcome applicants from a range of London Metropolitan undergraduate routes, […]

AI in further education: What students need to know

Speakers Rob Wraith, Head of Learning Technology and Digital Learning, NCG Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or […]

AI in further education: Inclusion and accessibility

Speakers Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department […]

AI in further education: Teaching and learning

Speakers Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Rob Wraith, Head of Learning Technology and Digital Learning, NCG   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or […]

AI in further education: Strategy and leadership

Speakers Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Rob Wraith, Head of Learning Technology and Digital Learning, NCG   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or […]

AI in further education: Approaches to staff training

Speakers Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Rob Wraith, Head of Learning Technology and Digital Learning, NCG   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or […]

AI in further education: Ethics, data and safeguarding

Speakers Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning and Digital, Basingstoke College of Technology Chris Loveday, Vice Principal, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department […]