Computing, Edtech and AI Support for Schools

Computing curriculum, teaching and learning and staff development

I support schools to develop their Computing curriculum, meeting the following objectives:

Create or improve your computing curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact and align to school, trust and Ofsted goals
Improve sequencing, progression, inclusion and coverage for maximum effectiveness for all learners in computing
Improve transitions from KS2-3-4 and update the KS3 curriculum, aligning it to your I-I-I statements and infusing it with culturally relevant content, AI experiences and digital citizenship content.
Meet the National Curriculum requirement for KS4 Computing (as required by Ofsted) without additional timetabled hours.
Choose relevant and engaging KS4 qualifications suitable for your context and align KS3-4 curriculum with these.
Reduce workload by implementing digital and AI tools and low-cost feedback strategies – reducing marking and streamlining workload while improving progress.
Infuse your curriculum with careers education, enrichment, engaging and inclusive pedagogy and much more.

Bespoke Training

No two schools are the same. Speak to me about your needs, and I will design some training just for you.

Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on AI, Edtech, Computing, Pedagogy and Equity.

My speeches and workshop presentations are enjoyed by all. Always engaging, I bring relevant stories and useful insights from my 25 years in the IT industry and ten years in education to the workshop or keynote stage. Topics include:

Digital Strategy for Schools – getting the right technology in the right place with the right training to enhance teaching and reduce workload.
Digital Citizenship across the curriculum – it’s time to infuse all subjects with a bit of tech.
The importance of knowledge in an AI world. Why we still need human wisdom, imagination and creativity.
What is AI and why is it everywhere? It may be over-hyped but it’s definitely here to stay. Here’s what that means.
AI for Educators Demystified: what even are genAI, LLMs, hallucinations and anthropomorphism and why should you care?
AI for Equity – why the Sutton Trust think AI adoption is a social justice issue, and how you can be part of the solution.
Improving your computing curriculum offer (and “accidentally” preparing for Ofsted in the process!)
Forms of Knowledge: Declarative v Procedural and Disciplinary v Substantive in computing and beyond, and why this matters in curriculum design.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge – the “magic key” to each subject. Making better progress by knowing the techniques, sequences and misconceptions that matter.
Writing content for books, magazines, articles, blogs, websites and much more.

If you need a keynote, workshop or publication on something not listed above, just talk to me. My expertise sits at the junction of technology (including AI), pedagogy and equity, and I am happy to devise something that exactly fits your needs.

Equitable and high-performance tech for teaching.

I can also help with:

Implementation of Google Classroom or Teams for Education
Communications strategy – achieve “inbox zero” through applying systems thinking to your school workflows
Implementing digital assessment, digital homework, digital parent comms and more.

And I can help evaluate, choose and implement AI tools, from ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini to software specifically designed for teaching such as Brisk, Teachmate and Aila from Oak National Academy.

As co-founder of eqAIte.org I am uniquely placed to ensure that your AI adoption runs smoothly and aligns with your values, in particular:

Pedagogical Value
Safeguarding and Security
Fairness and Ethics
Cost and Commercial Considerations
Operability
Sustainability

For more details on my AI training, see the website for our AI evaluation framework, eqaite.org