Erasmus+ is back, but who gets left behind?

As the UK swaps Turing for Erasmus+, Jonathan Disley argues the real risk is universities dismantling the support that got disadvantaged students abroad

wonkhe.com

'Here’s why Britain’s young people are so mentally ill'

OPINION: Mirror Health Editor Martin Bagot gives his take on the Fonagy review, which is the most comprehensive ever assessment of ADHD, autism and mental health in Britain

mirror.co.uk

No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real

Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness

theguardian.com

‘No red lines, nothing off the table’ in university transformation talks

Sally Mapstone leads Scotland’s university reform, with mergers, collaboration and shared services on the table amid a £200m sector sustainability gap.

heraldscotland.com

Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises

Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism published

gov.uk

NEU warns rising UK military spending risks further pressure on education funding | National Education Union

neu.org.uk

What helps children feel safe at school?

schools can provide a supportive environment that allows children to explore, but also to return to safety when they feel vulnerable.

theconversation.com

Every student needs a minimum AI requirement - HEPI

This blog was kindly authored by Roney Lima do Nascimento, an IB Diploma Programme mathematics teacher. Under my last HEPI blog, a reader asked the right question: where can universities find the time to teach students to evaluate artificial intelligence as well as use it? If AI literacy becomes another optional workshop then the students […]

hepi.ac.uk

News: The Coalition at the Labour Party Conference 2026 | CYPMHC

Last week, the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition was in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference, where children’s mental health featured prominently in fringe events and speeches.

cypmhc.org.uk

How are schools adapting to fewer pupils?

Birth rates and cohort sizes are falling. How are schools coping?

schooldash.com

Questioning: Why Won't Students Answer?

Discover 12 practical classroom questioning strategies to improve student participation, tackle silence and support effective teaching.

teachertoolkit.co.uk

Is Ofsted on the brink and is there a way back?

Amid fierce criticism of its school inspections, Ofsted has been asked by education secretary Lucy Powell to go ‘back to the drawing board’. John Roberts assesses whether it can find a path out of this crisis

tes.com

Procurement is a collaboration question too

James Coe makes the case that procurement can be the start of a new conversation on collaboration

wonkhe.com

Performance Tracker 2026: Schools | Institute for Government

The government must better measure success across its school priorities and set out a clear long-term vision for the structure of the school system.

instituteforgovernment.org.uk

Thousands of teachers and leaders to shape professional development standards in England - Chartered College of Teaching

This profession-led review will build on the latest evidence and engage thousands of teachers and leaders in setting out what effective professional development should look like in different contexts, to develop a framework to support the creation, delivery, and selection of professional development.

chartered.college

NEU survey shows teachers reject Year 8 reading test | National Education Union

neu.org.uk

Rewiring skills means connecting the wires: the role of place in higher education

Rewiring education and skills requires the national and local parts of the system to make decisions together about provision, progression and support.

lifelongeducation.uk

Beyond recognition: We must nurture and protect Black knowledge - TASO

This Black History Month, Sir Patrick Vernon, Honorary Professor and Pro-Chancellor for Health at the University of Wolverhampton, highlights the importance of representation, recognition and protection for Black academics in British institutions

taso.org.uk

The missing ingredient in the youth opportunity debate

In this month's CEO message, Dr Katerina Kolyva outlines ETF's priorities for the Milburn Review and makes the case for greater investment in the FE and skills workforce as a driver of social mobility.

etfoundation.co.uk

Advancing Social Mobility: A Best Practice Guide For Universities - The Sutton Trust

Practical steps for universities to improve access and outcomes for disadvantaged students.

suttontrust.com