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Equitas: ASDAN’s new digital platform putting skills at the heart of learning

As schools and colleges continue to navigate increasingly complex learning needs, the demand for flexible, skills-focused provision has never been stronger. From supporting diverse cohorts to evidencing progress beyond exam results, educators are seeking solutions that can both engage learners and lighten workloads.

Helping every learner use AI responsibly

AI didn’t wait to be invited into the classroom. It burst in mid-lesson. Across UK schools, pupils are already using it to plan homework, summarise texts, tidy up grammar and even generate essays – often with varying levels of guidance from their teachers.

AI Safety: From DfE Guidance to Classroom Confidence

Darren Coxon, edtech consultant and AI education specialist, working with The National College, explores the DfE’s expectations for AI use in schools and how this technology can be implemented safely, effectively and compliantly.

How Learner-Led Computing Promotes Student Engagement

For 15 years, Apps for Good has been championing digital education, empowering young people from all backgrounds – especially girls and those from underrepresented backgrounds – to thrive. Our free, introductory computing courses put young people in the driving seat, encouraging them to draw on their lived experiences to tackle real-world challenges that matter to them.

Safe to speak, ready to act: SaferSpace tackles harassment, misconduct and safeguarding concerns in schools 

In today’s education climate, where safeguarding, wellbeing and staff retention are under increasing scrutiny, the message is clear: schools must be places where every adult feels safe, heard and supported. While much attention rightly focuses on protecting pupils, staff wellbeing and protection are just as critical – and often overlooked. From harassment and discrimination to safeguarding concerns and inappropriate behaviour, school staff must be permitted to speak up without fear, and leaders must be ready to act.