Leading the way: our expert panels at the heart of AI in Education

Chaired by Richard Alton, Deputy Head, Digital Education (Epsom College) and Chris Goodall, Head of Digital Education (Bourne Education Trust), the Practitioner Panel brings together teachers and digital leads with expert technical and pedagogical knowledge from both the state and independent sectors. The panel designs and implements practical uses of AI in schools and colleges and shares good practice and experience with a view to using AI to improve student learning and reducing teacher workload.

Chaired by a student leader and Karen Barham, Headteacher of Broadmere and New Monument Primary Schools, the Student Panel represents student perspectives and contributes to the development of AI strategies in education. The panel offers valuable insights into how AI impacts student learning, well-being, and future prospects, while also articulating the experiences, concerns, and ideas of students regarding AI in education.

Chaired by Alex Russell OBE, CEO of Bourne Education Trust, and Sir Anthony Seldon, Founding Director of WCE, this panel brings together leaders from the state and independent sectors. The panel informs the overall purpose, strategy and tone of our work.

Co-chaired by Roger Taylor and Sherry Coutu, the Advisory Panel brings together leading figures from academic life, universities and small UK tech companies. The panel scrutinises and recommends technical pathways and products to the advisory and practitioner panels for trial and evaluation in schools.

Chaired by Tom Nixon, this panel brings together representatives from a range of awarding organisations who provide expertise and insight into how AI is influencing exam board thinking, help navigate the complex landscape of AI in assessment, while also serving as a body to represent the ideas and suggestions of the other panels.

This cross-party panel consists of Members of the House of Lords who have an interest and expertise in Artificial Intelligence. The panel ensures political perspectives are made available to all panels.

Chaired by Professor Rose Luckin, the International Panel consists of members from North and South America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE and India. The panel plays a key role in ensuring we remain up to date with the role AI is playing in education on the global stage.

Chaired by Rochelle Richmond, the Special Educational Needs (SEND) Panel brings together specialists and educators to advise on how AI can support students with additional learning needs. The panel evaluates and recommends AI tools that enhance accessibility, personalised learning, and tailored support, while reviewing their effectiveness in improving outcomes with a focus on best practice guidance.

Chaired by Chris Loveday, the COO Panel brings together operational leaders from Multi-Academy Trusts and educational institutions to advise on the operational implications of AI in education. The panel assesses how AI can improve efficiency in administration, resource management, and communication, while also considering the infrastructure required to support these technologies.

Chaired by Austin Earl, the EdTech Provider Panel brings together representatives from leading educational technology companies to advise on the alignment of AI tools with the needs of schools and colleges. The panel evaluates AI products for usability, scalability, and relevance, while offering insights to ensure tools are both innovative and practical for educational use.