 Hi Everyone, Last Thursday, I thoroughly enjoyed networking with more than seventy senior leaders from primary schools from around the country at a conference focused on one of the most talked-about topics in education right now: artificial intelligence. What struck me most during the day was the sense of curiosity and openness in the room. Many leaders were keen to understand how it can be used sensibly and safely to reduce workload, simplify communication, and enrich classroom practice. There were a number of superb speakers delivering sessions on a range of topics. The over-arching message of the conference though was simple, articulated beautifully by Headteacher Antony David: AI is not about replacing teachers, it's about amplifying them. My own talk focused on practical examples of tools that can save staff valuable time, making them more effective whilst supporting high-quality teaching. You can find a recording of my talk further down in this newsletter. I hope you find it useful, and I’d love to hear your own experiences of experimenting with AI in your schools! With all good wishes, David --- David Winfield Founder, Independent Schools Portal. Northern primary school leaders conference Innovate, Inspire and Improve in 2025. Friday 17th October 2025, Crowne Plaze, Harrogate. £45+VAT (Early bird tickets) 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 your place. Preparing and applying for independent school headship This course has been devised for all those looking at applying for Headship. John Southworth, former chair of the ISA and a highly regarded recruiter in the sector, will set the scene in terms of what you personally need to do to prepare your application and find the right school for you. We will then go on to look at key topics that Heads need to know about; leadership, marketing, finance and HR. The final session will bring a panel of current Heads together for you. If you are looking at applying for Headship this is the course for you to equip you with the skills required to help you secure your role and thrive in it. "Thank you for such a fabulous course. I applied for my first headship and have got it!" - Clare Cunningham, Headteacher, Yarrells School. From the Video Vault The ISP has a huge selection of videos to support school leaders on the ISP YouTube Channel. ISP Founder, David Winfield, delivered this 30 minute session on AI ideas and use cases for schools to a group school leaders at the Canva HQ, London, on Thursday. This recording was created the day after, exclusively for this newsletter. To watch the video, simply click here. Education News (you might've missed)
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