From “Should We?” to “How Do We?” – AI in UK Schools
From “Should We?” to “How Do We?” – AI in UK Schools Right, let’s be honest here. Two years ago we were all asking “should we even let AI into our schools?” Now? That ship has sailed completely. Walk into any secondary school today and you’ll find Year 7s already using ChatGPT for homework (badly, […]
Drowning in AI Noise? You’re Not Alone.
Drowning in AI Noise? You’re Not Alone. There’s a lot of AI noise in education right now.We work in the field, and even we struggle to separate the wheat from the chaff.Here’s how we try to cut through it, and what we’re doing differently with askKira. I’ve just been scrolling through LinkedIn and “WOW!” there’s […]
Yes, AI can write your nit letters – but that’s just the beginning
Yes, AI can write your nit letters – but that’s just the beginning New AI guidance gives schools the green light, but it’s up to us to make sure it works for teachers, not the other way round. So, the new DfE-backed AI guidance has landed. Drawn up by Chiltern Learning Trust and the Chartered […]
UNUSED EDTECH, WASTEFUL BUDGETS, AND WHY UK SCHOOLS NEED A CONNECTED TECH STRATEGY
UNUSED EDTECH, WASTEFUL BUDGETS, AND WHY UK SCHOOLS NEED A CONNECTED TECH STRATEGY Across the UK, school leaders are under increasing pressure to do more with less. But while budgets tighten, a silent drain continues: unused edtech. Platforms go unlogged into, licences auto-renew, and tools bought with the best intentions gather digital dust. If you’ve […]
PERSONALISING AI FOR UK SCHOOLS AND MATs: ALIGNING WITH VISION AND VALUES
PERSONALISING AI FOR UK SCHOOLS AND MATs: ALIGNING WITH VISION AND VALUES AI in education should never be one-size-fits-all. The real power of AI comes when it is shaped by your school’s values, curriculum, vision and policies. Not something off the shelf. Not something generic. Something that truly fits your setting. At askKira, we believe […]
AI TRAINING: THE OVERLOOKED PRIORITY IN SCHOOL STRATEGY
AI TRAINING: THE OVERLOOKED PRIORITY IN SCHOOL STRATEGY We talk a lot about preparing pupils for the future, but how many of our staff feel prepared for the changes happening right now? Next Posts The Priority Schools Can’t Afford to Ignore We all talk about preparing pupils for the future. But how many of our staff […]
The Spring 2025 askKira Update Has Sprung!
The Spring 2025 askKira Update Has Sprung! Spring is a time of growth – and askKira is no exception.We’re excited to share the latest updates we’ve been working on, shaped by your ideas, feedback, and the ever-evolving needs of schools and educators. Our Spring 2025 release focuses on deeper insights, smarter support, and stronger connections […]
BALANCING INNOVATION WITH ETHICS: NAVIGATING EDTECH IN UK SCHOOLS & TRUSTS
BALANCING INNOVATION WITH ETHICS: NAVIGATING EDTECH IN UK SCHOOLS & TRUSTS We find ourselves at a fascinating intersection – eager to embrace innovations that demonstrably improve outcomes, yet acutely aware of our profound responsibility as guardians of children’s data and digital experiences. Struggling readers spotted by eye-tracking software trial There’s a telling moment I experienced […]
DIGITAL LEADERSHIP: WHAT WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR…
DIGITAL LEADERSHIP: WHAT WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR… There’s no shortage of buzzwords flying around in education right now—AI, digital transformation, automation, innovation… But when you strip all of that back, digital leadership in schools comes down to one simple idea: using technology to make things better—for staff, for pupils, and for the system. 6 Lessons […]
A Smarter Way to Address Learning Gaps
A Smarter Way to Address Learning Gaps How combining technology helps children, teachers and schools OK, so I’ve got some exciting news to share! One of our partner academies has just been shortlisted for the Optimus Education #MATexcellenceaward for Digital Innovation. This is brilliant news as it shows how our tools are making a real […]
