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Leading with AI: Helping Schools Move from AI Exploration to AI Strategy

Wednesday 6 May - 12:30

Dr Neelam Parmar Liam Reece Andy Goodeve

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In This Session

As AI continues to reshape education, school leaders are being challenged to respond with both curiosity and clarity. This webinar will explore how schools can move beyond from early experimentation to building a more strategic, informed, and responsible approach to AI.

Drawing on conversations with school leaders and insights from our free AI audit, the session will highlight how schools can assess their current position, identify risks, and uncover practical opportunities to strengthen teaching, learning, and operational effectiveness. It is designed for leaders who want to embrace innovation in a way that is purposeful, sustainable, and aligned with whole-school priorities.

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Meet the Expert - Dr Neelam Parmar

Dr Neelam Parmar, an internationally recognised leader in digital strategy and educational innovation, ADY Educate offers over 20 years of global educational experience in building inclusive, effective and sustainable education systems. From curriculum design in digital and AI literacy, to digital professional development programmes, to strategic consulting for ministries, school groups, and EdTech startups, and scalable impact in the community, our work is rooted in research, shaped by practice, and driven by purpose.

Neelam is an award winning professional with experience in EdTech School Strategy, Implementation, Management and Sustainability. Blended/Hybrid/Online School design, development and implementation.

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