A discussion of upcoming challenges facing schools relating to AI

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BEN SCOTT, SCIENCE TEACHER AND DIGITAL LEADER, ST ALBANS SCHOOL, UK Introduction This May, digital leaders across 10 independent schools in the southeast of England met for a day of collaboration to share examples of good practice and initiatives they are embracing within their institutions. Before attending, guests were asked ‘What upcoming challenges are your […]

Teacher Development Trust National Conference 2025

Teachers deserve professional development that is impactful and meaningful, and work environments that foster agency and joy, so that they stay in the profession and thrive. At this values driven event, we will explore what teacher professional growth feels like in 2025 and what leaders and policy makers can do to create inclusive cultures of […]

Science of Learning and Learning Engineering in an AI World

Join our webinar to critically examine Learning Engineering in an AI-driven world. We’ll discuss how rapid advances in AI and generative tools are reshaping educational design, exploring whether Learning Engineering is the right approach today. Grounded in the Science of Learning, we’ll consider the promises and challenges of integrating AI, such as hyper-personalized learning, equity, […]

AI in schools: Leadership and strategy

Speakers Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher Matthew Wemyss, Assistant School Director, Cambridge School of Bucharest   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]

AI in schools: Reducing workload

Speakers Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher Joe Arday, Computer Science Teacher, Brentwood County High School   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]

AI in schools: What students need to know

Speakers Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher Joe Arday, Computer Science Teacher, Brentwood County High School   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]

AI in schools: Training staff

Speakers Matthew Wemyss, Assistant School Director, Cambridge School of Bucharest Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]

AI in schools: Teaching and learning

Speakers Joe Arday, Computer Science Teacher, Brentwood County High School Matthew Wemyss, Assistant School Director, Cambridge School of Bucharest Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or […]

AI in schools: Ethics, data and safeguarding

Speakers Matthew Wemyss, Assistant School Director, Cambridge School of Bucharest Aaron Patching, Digital Lead and Design Teacher   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]

AI in special schools: Inclusion and accessibility

Speaker Peter Reeves, Head of Digital Education Training and IT, Abingdon House School   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered College of Teaching and […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: What students need to know

Speakers Neelam Parmar, Director of Digital Education and Professional Learning, AISL Harrow Schools; Chief Digital Officer, E-ACT Academies Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Workloads and wellbeing

Speakers Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Neelam Parmar, Director of Digital Education and Professional Learning, AISL Harrow Schools; Chief Digital Officer, E-ACT Academies Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Supporting inclusion and accessibility

Speakers Al Kingsley, Chair, Hampton Academies Trust Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Teaching and learning

Speakers Neelam Parmar, Director of Digital Education and Professional Learning, AISL Harrow Schools; Chief Digital Officer, E-ACT Academies Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Al Kingsley, Chair, Hampton Academies Trust   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Leadership and strategy

Speakers Al Kingsley, Chair, Hampton Academies Trust Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Training staff

Speakers Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Neelam Parmar, Director of Digital Education and Professional Learning, AISL Harrow Schools; Chief Digital Officer, E-ACT Academies Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education, Bourne Education Trust   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply […]

AI in multi-academy trusts: Ethics, data and safeguarding

Speakers Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, United Learning Neelam Parmar, Director of Digital Education and Professional Learning, AISL Harrow Schools; Chief Digital Officer, E-ACT Academies   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach […]

Using AI effectively at a specialist dyslexic school

 Transcript for ‘Using AI effectively at a specialist dyslexic school’ Speaker David Curran, Moon Hall School, Reigate   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the […]

Using AI safely and effectively in all settings

 Transcript for ‘Using AI safely and effectively in all settings’ Speaker Celine-Anne Searle, Springfield Primary School   The examples of AI use and specific tools in this article/case study are for context only. They do not imply endorsement or recommendation of any particular tool or approach by the Department for Education or the Chartered […]