Back by popular demand: ERPN annual thematic conference! Having covered previous themes of recruitment & retention and SEND education, this year’s summer conference explores AI in Education
AI represents arguably the biggest development in content and pedagogy in a generation. Join us as we explore current research in AI and Education and what this might mean for teachers, school leaders and pupils. The Keynote address will be delivered by Professor Kate Borthwick; Professor of Digital Education whose research centres around AI for education. Current research in AI exploring cutting edge applications for education will also be presented by researchers at Southampton Education School. This will be complemented by a carousel of workshops, delivered by school and university practitioners exploring a range of practical approaches and issues related to AI for your classrooms.
What: Summer Conference: AI in Education.
When: 7th July 12.30 – 16.00
Where: Highfield Campus
Keynote address:
What’s next for Teachers and AI? Where have we come from and where are we going?
Workshops:
Prompt Engineering for Literacy: Bringing Books to Life with AI
The Utility of Generative AI for Research-Informed Practice
The Elastic Classroom- AI and Neurodivergence
More workshops to be announced on:
- Using AI for authentic assessment
- AI for lesson planning and resourcing
- How are teachers using AI and how is it shaping their professional lives
- AI simulations for developing professional decision making
- Effective prompt engineering for Generative AI
- AI and accessibility
The full programme will be available in the coming weeks, including short bios of the presenters.
Testimonials from the 2025 SEND conference
“I found Ben’s session on Inclusive Pedagogies a useful and stimulating approach to considering theory, practice and it’s implications. Mel’s session on belonging was incredible and gave me lots of practical ideas to consider for the future, and this was through a brief ‘explain’ from Mel and then a sharing of practice with the other attendees, which I thought was very effective and useful.”
“I could have attended every workshop though – really impressed with the thought put into the range of issues in inclusion. A lot of food for thought.“
“ERPN SEND conference, it was absolutely amazing and so informative. To be honest, it was the best conference/workshop I have ever attended. Please let us know any information on future events I would highly recommend them – they had an honest approach!“
“First session- some useful ideas and good opportunities to debate with colleagues. Second session- AMAZING! Did not want it to end. Will defo pass these ideas on to my school.”
