Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of UK education, with many schools now choosing to adopt AI within classrooms, as a teaching tool and as a school management tool. Confused about AI? Tune in to this recorded panel session from the Schools & Academies Show London and gain insight into how you can strategically implement AI in your school, as well as the impact it may have on the future of teaching, learning and school leadership.
This discussion focused on key topics such as:
🧠 AI integration in schools – how school leaders can strategically and safely implement AI and EdTech tools in their settings.
⚖️ Ethics, safety & data – balancing the benefits of AI with risks around bias, data privacy, safeguarding, and long-term impact on learners.
🌍 Sustainability and responsibility – exploring the environmental cost of AI and the importance of ethical, sustainable digital strategies in education.
📚 Digital divides and inclusion – tackling unequal access to AI and ensuring all students benefit, particularly those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
🛠️ Policy, training & support – guidance from the DfE, including digital strategy standards, upcoming AI training for educators, and tools to reduce teacher workload.
Panelists include:
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Dr Nicole Ponsford, Doctoral Researcher and Founder, Global Equality Collective
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Renate Sampson, Project Lead - Data and Digital, Ada Lovelace Institute
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Lizzie Guinness, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technology in Education Strategy, Department for Education
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Professor Gerard Parr MBE, Chair in Telecommunications Engineering, School of Computing Sciences
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Chair: Austin Earl, Programme Manager - Education, TechUK
🎥 Listen to the full session for free here and gain practical insights into leading your school through the AI era 👇
