AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFlood Resilience in Schools: Essex County Council has rolled out nature-friendly sustainable drainage systems at schools including Upshire Primary Foundation School, after flooding damaged archives; five schools already received £300,000 and nine more will get £250,000 with Department for Education support. PISA Push and Rankings: England’s 15-year-olds have helped the UK move into the top 10 internationally in maths, reading and science, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland scored slightly lower—fueling fresh debate over curriculum and investment. Health and Attendance: A UK study warns letting hot drinks cool down before drinking could reduce oesophageal cancer risk, while separate research links dandruff to missed school days for teenagers. Learning and Inclusion in NI: Northern Ireland’s Education Authority clarified halal chicken use in school canteens after “misinformation” online, saying supply constraints drive menu choices. Skills and Training: Solihull College won planning permission to expand its Smith’s Wood campus with a new bricklaying workshop, and WorldSkills UK National Finals venues have been confirmed for 2027/28. Tech and Education Policy: Calls for a Scotland data-centre moratorium were criticised by MSPs as potentially harming AI investment, with education and skills framed as part of the future economy.
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