AI in Education

We have been reading some interesting articles about the use of AI in education settings. As a society we seem to be getting the hang of Fake News but have we thought carefully about neutrality and whether this is actually impossible when huge profits are at stake? The global AI in Education market is set to grow from $9.7 billion in 2025 to $92.5 billion by 2030 (ResearchandMarkets.com 2025).

Writing in Schools Week, Catherine Buckler, Edtech Lead and Head of Geography at Sydenham High School GDST, notes that big tech companies are increasingly shaping how educators approach artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Encouraging colleagues to make decisions that truly benefit learners, she says: "AI will play a role in education’s future, but that future should not be written solely by the companies that stand to profit from it." Please click here to read more.

Sir Anthony Seldon, founding director of Wellington College Education, was one of 60 education leaders who recently signed a letter to the Times Newspaper which highlights the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools.

Please read more here about the potential benefits and risks.

Drawing on decades of work with educators to "eliminate products that are addictive and harmful, precisely to protect genuine education", he says big tech companies have shown a "blithe disregard" for such concerns. Citing Australia’s recent ban on social media for under-16s, Sir Anthony warns: "Unless the government quickly learns from the ample evidence globally of what other governments are doing to confront this issue, then such a ban may become inevitable here."

HEAD LINES - Chris Seal - Head of Stamford School

This month Chris Seal, Head of Stamford Schools, shares his views about what makes a great teacher and a great school, why he likes to ask what his students are reading and how the school will help to optimise its students' employability.

Read the full interview here: Click here.

Established in 1532 and set in the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford, Lincolnshire,  Stamford School offers superb co-educational schooling for children aged 2 – 18.

Media Literacy Programme

The Telegraph’s Media Literacy Programme 2026 provides an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist at an award-winning, multimedia news brand. The programme is open to 16-18 year olds across the UK.

It highlights the importance of trusted and accountable news, and equips students with some of the tools and skills to think critically about world events.

The programme will help students to understand the different roles in the newsroom and provide information on how to get a career in journalism.

Content:

Online sessions with a range of journalists from departments across the business including news, sport, beauty, music, social media. Each week students will also get the chance to practise various skills such as headline writing, interviewing and travel writing – with vouchers awarded for the best submissions!

When?

The online programme will run for four weeks, beginning on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Sessions will run from 4 – 5pm every Tuesday.

Completing the programme:

If students take part in all four sessions, they will receive a Telegraph Media Literacy Journalism Certificate. They will also have the option to join their future talent pool to stay up-to-date with entry level opportunities at the Telegraph. This will help with their CV and career planning.

How to apply:

To submit an application, go to: The Telegraph Media Literacy Programme 2026

As a cover letter for the application please write 100 words on why you would like to take part.

Please ensure you use your school email address and state the name and location of your school. When submitting your application, please provide the contact details of a teacher, parent, guardian or youth zone representative.

Application deadline 5pm, Tuesday 13th February 2026.

Students will be notified of next steps once their application has been reviewed.

Easter Revision and Summer Schools

Revision Courses – are they worth it?

Parents often wonder whether it is worth paying for a revision programme at half-term or more often at Easter. Surely if a school has been doing its job well, there should be no need for an additional programme during the holiday ti6me when a student should be relaxing and recharging batteries?

At a period of high-stakes exams however, school holidays have never really been a time for full time relaxation for students about to embark on public exams. It has always been expected that an exam candidate will be putting a revision timetable into place for the holiday and studying hard to be ready for the forthcoming exams.

Remove the pressure of self-discipline and parental nagging!

A formal revision programme can be hugely beneficial to a student who finds it difficult to act upon a well-meant revision timetable. The structure of a programme with tuition, past paper practice and mock exams can prepare a candidate well, removing the necessity for immaculate self-discipline. The best planned home revision timetables are often disregarded when other distractions beckon. At the very least a formal revision programme can remove the pressure from a candidate to stick to a revision timetable. Equally important, it can mean far less nagging from parents!

It's not a panacea to a year of idleness

No revision programme can be an alternative to having worked hard during the rest of the academic year. A whole specification cannot be taught in a matter of days! Nevertheless, a week, two weeks or even 3 weeks of relevant tuition can help enormously. Intensive specification-specific programmes can help a candidate focus on hitting assessment objectives that will help attain as many marks as possible in the real exams. Fast turnaround of past papers and mock exams with insightful comments can help a candidate avoid common pitfalls. Practice under timed conditions in a mock exam can help an anxious candidate to respond with focus in an unfamiliar environment.

Making the decision

If your child has been performing well throughout the school year and has no difficulties in settling independently to revision at home, save your money! If on the other hand, continued support from knowledgeable professionals in a structured environment is likely to be beneficial, look carefully at choosing a suitable programme. Click here for some more helpful tips on choosing the right programme.

Our friendly team can help you to make the right decision call today on +44 203 003 2259 to discuss the alternatives and have a look at our website to learn more about some of these programmes. We also have some great Summer School programmes on offer.

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