If you work in education, you already know that technology never stands still. Every year brings new tools, new worries and new opportunities to teach in smarter ways. Yet every so often, something arrives that feels different. Something that jolts you.

I remember the moment I realised AI wasn’t here to replace me. It was here to empower me.It wasn’t dramatic. There were no flashing lights or futuristic robots walking into my classroom. Just a subtle shift. I was sitting at my desk, reviewing a set of AI-generated insights about my students’ learning patterns. One line caught my eye: “Amira performs significantly better when visual aids are included in problem-solving tasks.”

There’s a quiet revolution happening in classrooms around the world — not with robots taking over or virtual tutors replacing teachers — but in the way we think about education itself. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into our daily lives, and for educators, this shift isn’t just about tools. It’s about purpose. Why do we teach? What do we really want students to learn? And how do we empower teachers in a world where ChatGPT can write essays and solve equa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s here, it’s evolving rapidly, and it’s already reshaping how we live, work, and learn. In the education sector, the implications of AI are huge, and the UK government is paying close attention.