Online Learning

Breakthrough Maths, an online tutoring company, is facing criticism for misrepresenting customer reviews and staff credentials, as well as using copyrighted materials without authorisation. The company has issued an apology, but the incident underscores the importance of transparency in online…

Social Media Keeps Alumni Engaged 20.05.25

As alumni networks become more dynamic and digitally connected, UK independent schools are using social media and online platforms to maintain lifelong relationships with former students and offer them valuable career and networking opportunities. Traditional alumni clubs are evolving into…

New App for GCSE Results 13.05.25

Starting this summer, around 95,000 GCSE students in Manchester and the West Midlands will be able to access their exam results via a new government-backed app called the Education Record. The pilot aims to modernize result delivery and reduce administrative…

Hugh Grant Criticises Screen Use In Schools 05.05.25

Actor Hugh Grant has publicly criticised the use of laptops and tablets in schools during a panel at Knightsbridge School in London, hosted by the parent-led group Close Screens, Open Minds. The group, co-founded by Grant’s wife Anna Grant, is…

New UK Digital Strategy for Education 22.04.25

The UK government has unveiled a new digital strategy aimed at modernising education through the effective use of technology, with a focus on supporting teachers, improving learning outcomes, and ensuring equal opportunities for all students. …

AI Challenges in Education 10.04.25

As AI tools become increasingly adopted in Australian schools following the release of the 2023 Framework for Generative AI in Schools, they bring both significant educational benefits and complex challenges. Key Challenges: Digital literacy gaps: Many students lack the skills…

The Future of Hybrid and Online Learning: What’s Next? 31.03.25

Hybrid and online learning have evolved beyond emergency solutions into permanent features of modern education. Universities are adopting student-centred models that integrate in-person and digital learning, leveraging AI, virtual reality (VR), and adaptive learning platforms to enhance engagement. Key trends…

APPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA, DYSPRAXIA AND SPLD 17.03.25

Top apps for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Specific Learning Difficulties, making learning fun and engaging: -Phonics & Rhyme: St. Ives (interactive rhyme-based learning) and Teach Your Monster to Read (phonics-based reading for beginners). -Reading: Smarty Ears Apps (speech &…

Unaccredited Online Schools 25.02.25

A BBC investigation has revealed that Somerset Council spent over £400,000 on unaccredited online school placements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) between April 2024 and January 2025—double the previous year’s spending. While some families view online…

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