Head of Digital Education: How AI Can Transform Your Trust - Reduce Workload & Enhance Teaching

In the first episode of our series, we speak with Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education at Bourne Education Trust, about his pioneering work in integrating AI across 26 schools. Chris shares his strategies for getting staff on board with AI, offering practical tips and insights into how he conducts training sessions. He provides real-life examples of how AI is being used within the trust to reduce workloads, enhance teaching and learning, and drive leadership innovation. Throughout the episode, Chris discusses both the risks and rewards of AI in education, including its impact on the digital divide. He also tackles the big question: Is AI a threat to the teaching profession? And, what might classrooms of the future look like? In addition to his expertise in digital education, Chris opens up about his personal leadership journey, from lessons learned during his life coach training to his adventurous trek to Mount Everest's base camp. At The Key, we're also excited to introduce our new AI feature, KeyGPT, which can assist schools and trusts in the ways Chris highlights in the episode. With KeyGPT, you’ll get personalised responses in seconds - whether it’s drafting a letter to parents, crafting questions for a staff meeting, or solving a complex timetable issue. For more on how The Key can support your trust, visit key.sc/trustsupport or get in touch with our team here: key.sc/trust-enquiry. Don’t forget to also subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Trust Matters, at key.sc/trustmatters. LINKS Chris Goodall -   / chris-goodall-28631072   ---------------- All views expressed in this episode are the guest's own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.