This journey began in early February when we first met Dave Leonard, the Strategic Director of IT and Steve Lancaster, the Marketing Manager at Watergrove Trust. They were particularly interested in exploring how AI might support staff wellbeing which is a key priority within their Trust. With this focus in mind, we developed tailored workshop content where participants engaged with how AI could streamline data tasks in educational settings and potentially reduce workload, while also addressing important safeguarding and ethical considerations when implementing AI in schools.
The day's training was led by Daniel from Good Future Foundation, alongside Dina and Dave from Educate Ventures Research. Their knowledge and enthusiasm made the workshops both engaging and informative.
To wrap up the day, we hosted a networking dinner where participants had the chance to exchange ideas, share some laughs, and foster connections with one another. It truly made for a wonderful and enriching experience for everyone involved.
Our heartfelt thanks to Watergrove Trust for hosting this event and providing tremendous support with the organisation. Special appreciation goes to Mark Moorhouse, CEO of Watergrove Trust, for being such a supportive presence throughout the training and for actively participating to better understand the impact of this technology in education.