AI Policy Watch: Government Updates
January 6, 2025
January 2025 marks a shift from AI experimentation to clearer expectations for schools and colleges. With new DfE guidance, the EU AI Act moving into force, and growing scrutiny from regulators and inspectors, leaders now need a concise, term-start action plan. This briefing translates the latest policy signals into practical steps for January–July 2025: where to tweak existing policies, how to adapt procurement and data protection, what staff training really needs to cover, and how to evidence “responsible AI” without rewriting everything from scratch.
AI Predictions for UK Education 2025
December 18, 2024
2025 will be the year UK schools move from AI experiments to concrete decisions about policy, platforms and classroom practice. This briefing connects 2024’s global AI shifts with realistic UK scenarios for 2025, covering likely DfE and Ofsted responses, procurement and infrastructure trends, and emerging teaching patterns. It sets out three plausible paths for schools – cautious compliance, strategic consolidation and ambitious innovation – and offers simple, practical checklists for leaders and teachers planning from spring to autumn 2025. Designed for UK educators who want to stay ahead without the hype.
Google Gemini 1.5 Pro: Million‑Token Context
August 14, 2024
Google Gemini 1.5 Pro’s million‑token context window makes it possible to work with entire textbooks, course packs and reading lists in a single conversation. This playbook walks teachers step‑by‑step through safe, copyright‑aware workflows: from choosing and preparing files, to practical prompt patterns for syllabus mapping, gap analysis, differentiation and assessment design. It also sets out clear guardrails for data protection, verification and avoiding ‘black box’ teaching, so you stay firmly in control of curriculum and pedagogy.