About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in education, including teacher training challenges, exam grade appeals, and the impact of AI in schools.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 15 April 2026 - Top stories include: Councils will now lead bids for the next phase of the school-based nursery capital programme. A NASBTT survey suggests teacher training providers are under real strain. The number of exam grades challenged at appeal fell by 18.3 per cent in 2024-25. Research suggests high-achieving disadvantaged pupils begin to fall behind in secondary school. AI has moved into the mainstream for teachers, with three-quarters now using it in their work. Teachers are calling for new training to help staff tackle misogynistic behaviour in schools. New school food standards would strip out deep-fried items and high-sugar options. HEP Updates: Book your ticket to the Haringey Racial Equity Conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haringey-racial-equity-conference-2026-tickets-1982524828129?aff=oddtdtcreator Find and book more CPD sessions at https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/ Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siYWfJOzYeQ Listening - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/mar/i-saw-it-thing-be-ashamed-lived-experience-dyscalculia Reading…

Topics covered

• education policy
• teacher training
• exam appeals
• disadvantaged pupils
• AI in education
• misogynistic behavior
• school food standards

Keywords

• education
• teacher training
• exam grades
• disadvantaged pupils
• AI
• misogyny
• school food standards

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