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Ofsted Publishes Draft AI Marking Guidance for Secondary Schools After Pilot Review

Ofsted published draft guidance telling secondary schools how inspectors will treat AI-assisted marking pilots after a spring trial across twelve trusts, requiring human sign-off and prohibiting black-box scores from counting alone toward reported progress grades.

Amara Cole

Adult learner at a college nursing skills lab practising blood pressure on a training mannequin, bright classroom windows and stainless steel trolleys, no logos or readable text

UCAS Publishes October Deadline Extension Counts for Mature Nursing Applicants

UCAS published interim counts showing mature applicants to nursing courses rising ahead of the 15 October equal consideration deadline, with colleges reporting more career-changers citing NHS pay deals and local placement capacity.

Amara Cole

Veterinary teaching hospital corridor with student clipboard on bench beside stethoscope and scrub tops on hooks, window daylight, no logos or readable text

Bristol Vet School Mandates Clinical Rotation Logs on Placements Before Lent Term

The University of Bristol vet school will require signed clinical rotation logs on external placements before Lent term, after RCVS reviewers flagged inconsistent procedure counts from partner small-animal practices.

Amara Cole

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