The Educator Magazine U.K. Sept-Dec 2026 issue - Magazine - Page 12
THE STATE OF AI
in education 2026
AI is now part of everyday life for most teachers, but has it delivered on its biggest
promise? Based on an exclusive survey of more than 1,000 UK teachers, Working
it out, in partnership with Lenovo, explores how AI is being used in schools, where
it’s making a di!erence, and where challenges remain. From workload and policy
to assessment and classroom practice, the report provides fresh evidence to help
education leaders make informed decisions about AI’s role in teaching and learning.
80%
of UK teachers now use AI in their work,
with weekly usage doubling in the last year.
Only
35%
76%
of AI users say
they’re working
fewer hours,
despite over half
saying AI has eased
their workload.
of teachers using
AI rely on it to
create lesson plans,
worksheets and
learning resources.
Teacher
confidence
is cooling,
with only
47%
expecting to
increase their
AI use next year,
down from 68%
a year ago.
41%
of teachers have received no
AI training from their school.
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the report
