FE teachers are starting to face the learner challenge of “if the software is intelligent, why do I need to learn this?”, as set out in a piece on AI and assessment in further education by Vanessa Aradia. IT teams should expect sharper questions about why certain tools are blocked or allowed, so it is worth lining up clear, simple reasons that tie AI use to course goals and assessment rules.
An article on organisational resilience argues that the teams that cope best under pressure are the ones that started preparing before the pressure arrived, with examples of how collaborative groups respond in a crisis from Mitzi Danielson-Kaslik. For a small IT team this is a nudge to treat incident runbooks, tabletop drills, and basic documentation as real work, not rainy day tasks.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has launched new training on inclusive PPE that shows the risks of ill fitting kit and argues that all workers should get the same level of protection, as set out in its inclusive PPE programme. If your remit touches estates or on site tech, it is a reminder to check that device lockers, wearables, and any tech related safety gear work for the full mix of staff and learners.
A report highlighted by JTL warns that England’s plumbing workforce is on track to shrink by 30% by 2039, with concerns for housebuilding and clean energy projects in the plumbing skills pipeline. Colleges that train in these areas may need more flexible labs, remote access to software, and better kit sharing, so IT should expect pressure to keep specialist systems stable and easy to book.
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