AI in action

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Hi Everyone,
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The seismic impact of AI is already beginning to be felt across society with leaders and professionals rapidly trying to formulate strategies to harness it's power for good - with practical use cases - whilst mitigating the potential risks of a technology so powerful that it has the potential to transform human society beyond all recognition.

The impact on Education has already been profound - rewiring pedagogy, teaching and learning, assessment, reporting, planning, safeguarding, governance and finance - and things are only just getting started. Educators such as Dan Fitzpartrick, Darren Coxon and Executive Headteacher Anthony David have been in the vanguard of this revolution, shining a light so that others can more confidently follow.

In order to offer further support to schools, we're delivering an AI conference at the Canva HQ in Foxton Square, London on the 25th September - and Anthony David is the keynote speaker. Given the importance of the subject and to ensure as many schools as possible can participate, we are delivering this event at cost - with tickets priced at just £35 including lunch and refreshments.
The full programme is below and I hope that you can join us.
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Very best wishes,
David
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David Winfield
Founder, Independent Schools Portal.

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AI in action conference

AI continues to develop at pace in terms of the solutions and problems it can create and solve in education. This means that it can be an overwhelming subject for schools and teachers. However, used well, it can be truly transformational.

There is an ever widening knowledge and skills gap between those who using AI strategically and to great effect and those using it poorly - or not at all. This one day event will bring together some of the leading experts in the sector to look at how YOUR school could use AI effectively and safely for the benefit of staff and children.

Programme Overview:
• Understanding the role AI can play in your school
• Managing and being aware of AI risks
• AI use cases to save teachers time
• Using AI to improve teaching and learning
• Developing your AI strategy and approach

Who should attend:
No prior knowledge is assumed – this really is an event for those who are beginning their AI journey would like to take their next steps. The leading experts delivering the sessions will offer practical insights, enabling each and every delegate to leave with key takeaways. These are:

• Being aware of what AI offers in terms of benefits and risks
• Know what is currently out there to help your school
• Understand what an AI strategy for your school could look like
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The aim is to inspire attendees with a snapshot what is currently possible and how to safely navigate this developing area with increased confidence and understanding.

Find out more and book your place

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Northern primary school leaders conference

Innovate, Inspire and Improve in 2025. Friday 17th October 2025, Crowne Plaze, Harrogate. £45+VAT (Early bird tickets)
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Programme:
0930 - KEYNOTE. Current trends in the education sector. June Stevenson, Teacher Tapp.
1010 - Barrowford Primary School: From agape to sonder with a cwtch. Rachel Tomlinson, Head, Barrowford Primary School.
1050 - Coffee and exhibition.
1115 - KCSIE and safeguarding in the digital age. Ann Marie Christian.
1200 - Case studies and scenarios. Simon Blower.
1230 - Lunch and exhibition.
1330 - AI in Action. Martin Bailey.
1410 - KEYNOTE. Promoting inclusivity in schools, Baasit Siddiqui.
1450 - Parental engagement: Getting it right, Rachael Wilding.
1525 - Questions and close.

Find out more and book

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From the Video Vault

The ISP has a huge selection of videos to support school leaders on the ISP YouTube Channel. This week's featured video from the archive is an introduction to AI. Using AI in your teaching and equipping pupils with the skills to know how and when to use it themselves is vital. This session was written and presented by leading expert Darren Coxon. Darren speaks regularly around the world on this subject. Watch now.

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