News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives from the Good Future Foundation. Here you'll find our most recent announcements and highlights from our work supporting educators and schools to navigate AI in the education setting.

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Smart and Safe AI Use Student Contest

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In partnership with Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Student Council of Good Future Foundation is organising the Smart and Safe AI Use Student Contest.
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Regional PD Event in Buckinghamshire

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PD at King Edward VI Academy Trust in Birmingham, 5 January 2026

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Being the first-in person AI professional development event of the new year, we had every hope that the day would be an exceptional one, but the teachers at KEVI exceeded all expectations.
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PD at The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, November 2026

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It was a privilege to join the whole-school INSET of RGS High Wycombe and work with operational and academic staff who were willing to question, challenge and explore what AI really means for teaching and learning.We shared practical sessions on demystifying AI, automation, classroom use cases and the growing role of custom AI assistants.
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Partnership with Educate Ventures Research on "Shape the Future Leaders Coalition" Research Programme

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After a year-long partnership with Educate Ventures Research bringing in-person AI professional development to different areas across the UK, we're excited to strengthen our collaboration through the Shape the Future Coalition—a strategic initiative founded by Professor Rose Luckin.
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Good Future Foundation at BETT UK 2026

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If you are attending BETT and want to learn about AI beyond how it’s integrated into every EdTech product, we invite you to visit our booth to connect with other educators and find out the free resources and guidance around safe and responsible AI use in schools. Throughout the three days at BETT, we have invited many of our partners and teachers who are passionate about getting AI right to enhance everyday teaching and learning to speak at our booth.
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December '25 Update

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Our December issue features insights from a teacher at GEMS Winchester School in Dubai on how she supports Year 6 students with prompt engineering, and a teacher from Northlands in Argentina on promoting AI literacy school-wide. You can also find out more about our presence at upcoming Bett UK and the Next Generation Schools Conference.
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AI Professional Development Workshops for Educators in Seoul

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We're excited to announce an upcoming collaborative workshop in Seoul, South Korea, on 5th November, where we'll be connecting with 80 local educators to explore what responsible AI use looks like in schools!
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PD Workshops Alongside Ghanaian Educators

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20-24 Oct was a special week for the Good Future Foundation as we had the opportunity to take our AI professional development workshops outside the UK for the very first time. We truly enjoyed a great week of collaboration and learning with our partners and educators in Ghana!
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Our Voice in the AI Conversation

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We're excited to share that our team recently participated in two significant AI-focused events that highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across different sectors.
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PD at ACS International Schools Egham in Surrey, October 2025

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We are bringing AI professional development opportunities to teachers across various regions.
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September '25 Update

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Our latest newsletter offers timely insights for the new school year. Our Executive Director reflects on Meta's recent chatbot guidelines and AI standards for the next generation.
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Online Community Platform for Teachers Exploring AI

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We are very pleased to share our partnership with The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe on our online community platform which serves as a trusted space for educators exploring AI in their teaching practice.
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Responsible AI Teaching CPD Drops

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Are you a teacher struggling to find time to look for ideas to discuss responsible AI use in the classroom with your students?Good news! Good Future Foundation has partnered with STEM Learning UK to create a series of CPD Drops that are short and practical for you to listen to on the g
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Preparing the Next Generation on Responsible Use of AI

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Over the summer, Good Future Foundation held its first residential AI Summer Programme in partnership with The National Mathematics and Science College. A brilliant group of students aged 14-17 who share a passion for AI and received 100% bursaries came together for an intensive week of learning and discovery.
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August '25 Update

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Our latest newsletter offers timely insights for the new school year. Our Executive Director reflects on Meta's recent chatbot guidelines and AI standards for the next generation. This month's columns cover key questions for school leaders when adopting AI tools and practical strategies for students to develop prompt engineering skills through game creation. You'll also find updates on our upcoming professional development events and AI Quality Mark developments. We hope you enjoy this read!
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Oswestry School in Shropshire, October 2025

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Join Good Future Foundation and Educate Ventures Research at Oswestry School for a free day of professional development around AI in education.
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Good Future Foundation at Festival of Education 2025

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It was an exhilarating 2 days for Good Future Foundation to be part of the Festival of Education at Wellington College on 3-4 July 2025. Our marquee became a hub for meaningful discussions and connections with more than 150 teachers during the event in early July.
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Portsmouth Breaks New Ground as First City to Earn AI Quality Mark Gold Award

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Portsmouth has become the first city anywhere to receive the AI Quality Mark gold award from Good Future Foundation. This recognition celebrates how The “Portsmouth: The Digital City” Project sets an exceptional standard to support schools across the city in adopting artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.
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How Good Future Foundation is Funded

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Good Future Foundation is primarily funded by Steven Chan, the founder and CEO of Goodnotes. As shared in our inaugural podcast episode, Steven's personal experience with technology shaped his vision for the Foundation.
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July '25 Update

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July was a whirlwind of excitement and progress for Good Future Foundation! We welcomed a new project manager to our team, celebrated the first international recipient of the AI Quality Mark Gold Award, had incredible conversations with educators at the Festival of Education, and proudly concluded our pilot AI Summer Programme with a brilliant group of young enthusiasts. We also invite educators to contribute to a research on AI and disinformation by completing our survey.In our full July newsletter, you can explore all these stories and read this issue's AI Big Picture column, which discusses the evolving trends in assessment under the influence of AI.‍
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AI Focused Student Summer Programme

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We're bringing together 30 passionate young minds for an immersive week exploring AI and its real-world applications. This opportunity is perfect for students who are curious about learning with AI and want to see its real-world impact, as well as educators interested in exploring AI-enhanced teaching methods.
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BBC Coverage on AI PD in Stoke-on-Trent

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On March 14, 2025, educators from 30 schools across Stoke-on-Trent gathered at Belgrave St. Bartholomew’s Academy to explore innovative applications of artificial intelligence in education. We were delighted to have Allison Gardner, MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, join us at the event and emphasised AI as a "generational opportunity" for schools in the region. This event was featured by BBC News, highlighting its importance for the educational landscape.
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Good Future Foundation Turns One!

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This month marks a special milestone as Good Future Foundation complete its first year! As someone who has been part of our community, you've played an essential role in our journey, and we're delighted to share our Impact Report with you!
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May 25' Update

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Good Future Foundation has just celebrated its first year, and we're excited to share our Impact Report with you! The report highlights how we've collectively explored the new territory of Artificial Intelligence in education over the past 12 months. From our humble beginnings to now reaching educators across different regions, and even countries, sparking important conversations and establishing networks of best practices of responsible use of AI in schools.
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Wandle Learning Trust in Croydon, June 2025

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Join Good Future Foundation and Educate Ventures Research at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate for a free day of professional development around AI in education
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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in York, June 2025

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A brilliant day of thinking, sharing and challenge, covering everything from AI guard rails and safeguarding to cognitive friction, curriculum alignment and the risk of de-skilling.
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Eton College in Windsor, June 2025

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Nestled within Eton College's inspiring Tony Little Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning, we gathered to explore how AI could be thoughtfully integrated into school setting.
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Belgrave St. Bartholomew's Academy in Stoke-on-Trent March 2025

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BBC News covered our AI Professional Development Day at Belgrave St. Bartholomew's Academy
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Watergrove Trust in Rochdale, March 2025

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140 educators in Rochdale gathered to explore AI’s potential
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UTCAI Partner Schools in Croydon, March 2025

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Good Future Foundation and Educate ventures Research came together in Croydon for our very first collaborative professional development day!
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Felsted School in Essex, October 2024

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It is such a privilege for Good Future Foundation to meet so many passionate educators at our professional development day at Felsted School! These educators invested their time to enhance their understanding of AI, all driven by their desire to guide students safely through this emerging technology and to support other fellow teachers in reducing the administrative burden so they can focus on what they do best.
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