That was the question behind a brilliant visit I helped organise at The King’s School, Fair Oak, where we welcomed Dr Helen V Bennett, Director of Scientific Strategy at Peak Analysis and Automation (PAA). Helen works at the intersection of science, robotics, automation and AI, so rather than simply talking about future careers, our pupils... Continue Reading →
If your child came home saying they've being 'doing AI in class', you'd be right to be more than a little curious. Feelings around AI vary spectacularly among adults, so the sudden revelation that your children have access to AI can be quite a terrifying prospect. Especially in the one place away from home where... Continue Reading →
To accompany my free series of lessons on Artificial Intelligence, I have set up some live online CPD to help you introduce AI into your classroom in a safe and ethical way. Phil's training about teaching AI in primary schools was extremely useful, interesting and thought-provoking. The delivery of the course was engaging and the... Continue Reading →
In November 2025 I had the absolute privilege of delivering bespoke primary computing CPD to teachers and leaders in the Middle East on behalf of Pearson, who have just released a new textbook based computing curriculum - Inspire Computing. I left Southampton on a bright but cold Autumn day, with only a small carry-on case... Continue Reading →
I've heard quite a few people talk about their BETT experience so far, some their first time, others are veterans of the British Education Technology and Training show. The overriding feeling seemed to be a sense that after the AI hype of last year, there wasn't really anything new this year other than a showcase... Continue Reading →
