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DfE AI and edtech strategy: what it means for students
A clear guide to the DfE’s AI and edtech goals, EdTech Testbeds, planned AI tutoring tools, digital skills, online safety and student data privacy in England.
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Mobile phones in exams: the rules students need to know
Phones, watches, earbuds and smart devices can put marks or qualifications at risk. This guide explains the official JCQ rules and Ofqual’s May 2026 warning in practical student language.
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OCR A-level physics exam errors: what happened and what students should do
Ofqual fined Cambridge OCR £270,000 over 2025 AS and A Level physics paper and mark-scheme errors. Here is what the official sources say, what it can mean for grades, and the steps to take if you suspect a problem.
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Qualifications Scotland: what the new body means for Scottish exams
A student-friendly guide to the SQA replacement, the qualifications and exam review, 2026 dates and the longer-term changes to watch.
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SEND support overhaul: what could change for students?
A plain-English guide to the proposed SEND reforms, including mainstream help, specialist places, assistive technology and how to ask for support at school.
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