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AI In Education: To Embrace or Restrain AI

25th March 2026

As part of his ‘AI Reflections’ blog series, our Executive Director – Education Services and Innovation, Liam Sammon, reflects on one of the biggest questions facing education today – whether […]

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Embedding Inclusion in Post-16 Education: Aligning with the 2025 Ofsted Framework

16th March 2026

In post-16 education, we talk a lot about inclusion and belonging. And, with Ofsted’s latest inspection framework (10 November 2025), there has never been more emphasis on personal development, equality, […]

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Supporting Your Learners in an AI World: Why AI Literacy Belongs in Every Education Setting

10th March 2026

For most of us, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer something on the horizon, it is already part of daily life. Students are using AI tools to research topics, generate […]

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AI in Education: Reflections on Two Years of Transformation at The Skills Network

2nd March 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, but what does meaningful AI transformation actually look like in practice? We sat down with Liam Sammon, Executive Director for […]

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What Does Inclusive Learner Readiness Look Like in 2026?

26th January 2026

Why Independent Living Skills Matter More Than Ever (and why now is the moment to act) When we talk about “learner readiness”, it’s easy to focus on qualifications, grades, and […]

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‘Natural Language, the New Programming Language – AI Prompt Engineering and Prototyping for Educators’

20th January 2026

No Longer Lost in Translation I’ve been working in or with edtech for over 15 years, and I’ve worked with some amazing engineers and coders, but at times I felt […]

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The Skills Network at NAMSS 2026: Putting Tutorials at the Centre of Further Education

24th December 2025

NAMSS first 1-day event focusing on Tutorials within an Further Education setting On Tuesday 20 January 2026, The Skills Network Is proud to attend and sponsor the NAMSS (National Association […]

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AI Skills: What Providers Are Asking for and How We’re Supporting It

4th December 2025

AI skills are no longer a future ambition; they’re a present-day necessity At recent sector events, including the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and the Employment Related Services Association Conference, […]

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Ready, Set, Employment: Blended Learning That Delivers.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, skills provision is changing fast. Employers want people who are job-ready now, not in six months, and learners need flexible routes that fit around busy lifestyles. That’s […]

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FE Assessor Pressures: How to Protect Delivery in 2025/2026.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, FE providers are entering 2025/26 with the same message echoed at the recent FEPN and AoC Conferences: “We need to grow, but resources are limited”. Providers are […]

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