AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDevolution & education pathways: Andy Burnham set out plans for a “No 10 North” in Manchester, promising a major shift of power from Whitehall and a rethink of England’s education system so it’s not “configured entirely around the university route,” with clearer routes into work alongside tackling youth unemployment. Mental health pressure on schools: England saw a record rise in children referred to mental health services, with over a million referrals in 2024-25 and long waits still affecting access, raising concerns about strain on CYPMHS. Exam integrity: Authorities are stepping up scrutiny after reports of students using AI smart glasses to cheat, with the UK regulator warning about smart devices in exams. School tech & safeguarding: Lightspeed Systems announced a new, more comprehensive screen-time reporting and management solution for K-12 schools, aiming to give leaders and parents clearer visibility. Cost-of-school-life support: The Salvation Army is offering free school uniforms via charity shops and pop-ups, targeting families hit by rising expenses. Industrial action: Glasgow Caledonian University faces strike action on graduation days over job losses, with staff warning of the impact on students. Heatwave disruption: Families in Scotland were urged to remember EU border checks as school holidays begin, amid ongoing extreme-weather disruption affecting school routines.
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