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The latest news, analysis and advice on the use of technology in the classroom, including new trends, policy and best-practice tips and techniques

Monday

10th Mar 2025

SQA investigates data breach after thousands of documents leaked online
SQA confirms ‘unauthorised use of website-access credentials at a single SQA centre’ but says this is ‘not the result of a cyberattack’
SQA data breach

Tuesday

25th Feb 2025

Revealed: the advisers to the DfE’s edtech evidence board
Tes can reveal the full list of advisers for the board, which will look at how to build evidence around artificial intelligence tools in schools
Electronic eye
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Friday

21st Feb 2025

How schools should prepare for the move away from Windows 10
Microsoft will stop supporting the operating system used by the majority of English schools in October. A trust IT and data director explains how to get ready
How schools should prepare for the move away from Windows 10

Thursday

20th Feb 2025

Oak names John Roberts as interim CEO
Tes revealed last month that Oak co-founder Matt Hood is stepping down from his role as chief executive
John Roberts, interim Oak CEO Feb 2025

Wednesday

19th Feb 2025

Schools lack expertise in AI, leaders warn
Less than 10 per cent of school leaders have an agreed strategy for use of artificial intelligence, research shows
Human and robot hands using keyboard
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Monday

17th Feb 2025

DfE warned about ‘negative’ impact of Oak National Academy
The British Educational Suppliers Association raises concerns with a DfE review about the creation of Oak National Academy as a government resources quango
Red flag warning on beach

Thursday

13th Feb 2025

Why we built an AI tool to handle parent questions
The chief information officer at Inspired Education explains why the group has improved access to information for parents – and why this is a real boost for teaching staff
Robot ai helper

Tuesday

11th Feb 2025

Oak causing ‘significant market damage’, chancellor warned
Publishers Association warns that Oak National Academy is negatively impacting edtech growth, in a letter to Rachel Reeves seen by Tes
Wheels coming off
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Monday

10th Feb 2025

Teachers call for more clarity on cheating with AI
Teachers in Scotland want detailed subject-specific guidance ’on what you can accept or not’ so they are equipped to prevent cheating, finds new SQA research
School sign with a 'No ChatGPT' sign

Monday

3rd Feb 2025

Tes Schools Awards 2025 adds new inclusion category as entries open
The Tes Schools Awards has added a new category for inclusion excellence at a trust level and four new judges, as entries open for this year’s awards
Tes Schools Awards adds new ‘inclusion’ category for 2025 as entries open

Friday

31st Jan 2025

Why training is essential to make AI work for schools
Schools cannot afford to ignore artificial intelligence – but it is essential to do the proper groundwork so each school’s approach to AI suits its circumstances, says Baz Nijjar
Why training is essential to make AI work for schools

Monday

27th Jan 2025

What new AI training for teachers will cover
Leaders from Chiltern Learning Trust explain how they are developing new government-backed artificial intelligence training courses for teachers, to help upskill the sector
What new AI teacher training courses will cover