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4th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence -Empowering Education with AI : Autumn 2025

Overview of Learning

Join us for an informative and engaging session designed specifically for  school governors and trustees to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming education. This event will provide valuable insights into how AI is being used to support teachers, reduce workload, and enhance learning outcomes in schools.

Key topics include:

  • Practical applications of AI in the classroom and school administration
  • How AI tools can help streamline planning, marking, and communication
  • Understanding acceptable use policies and safeguarding considerations
  • Navigating user agreements and filtering systems to ensure safe and responsible AI use

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with the knowledge to support your school’s strategic decisions around technology and innovation.

Audience:

All governors, trustees and local governors of schools and academies

Presenters:

Deb Lyons, Computing and ELearning Consultant, Bolton Schools ICT

Format:

This course will be held in person at the Inclusive Education Learning Centre@Smithills .

Pricing and Cancelation

Fees for this session are payable via the school budget and not by individual members of the governing board. If your governing board has signed up to the Governance Training Service Level Agreement, sessions are free of charge. Governors of governing boards who have not signed up to the Governance Training Service Level Agreement may attend for a fee of £98 per session.

If you are unable to attend a course, we ask that you please notify the Governance Services Team on 01204 332116 at the earliest opportunity and at least five working days prior to the course date to enable the place to be offered to others.

Cancellation fees will apply for non-attendance or if a place is cancelled by the delegate within five working days of the course date. Schools who have signed up to the Governance Training Service Level Agreement will be charged £50 for each cancellation within five days of the course. If your school has not signed up to the SLA the full course fee will be charged. Fees may be waived in exceptional circumstances. Please contact Marie Foley, Governance Training Officer on 01204 332116 or via email at marie.foley@bolton.gov.uk

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 2-4pm

Category: Training

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