How can we harness the power of Generative AI to deepen student engagement with reading? Join us for a practical, high-utility workshop based on a pioneering project launched for SEND students during the National Year of Reading.
This session introduces a proven methodology where pupils transition from passive readers to “prompt engineers”. By crafting high-quality, descriptive prompts for AI tools like Gemini or Grok, students are challenged to bring scenes and characters from their favourite literature to life.
Why Attend?
- Learn how this model requires pupils to engage critically with texts, extracting subtle nuances and vocabulary to create effective visual outputs.
- Discover how to build essential AI literacy and general IT skills within a creative, curriculum-linked framework.
- Explore the results of recent staff and pupil trials, showcasing the high-quality outputs achievable through precise descriptive writing.
- Gain a clear roadmap for integrating AI into the English curriculum in a way that is both practical and inspiring for practitioners.
Dr. Nige Matthias, Headteacher of King’s Academy Lord Wilson. Nige is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience of teaching English and school leadership. He holds a Masters degree (M.Sc.) with Distinction in Education and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Southampton. He is currently undertaking an MBA and Chartered Leadership (C.Teach. Leadership) accreditation.
He is a Visiting Fellow of the University of Southampton and a member of the Leadership in Education, Policy and Skills (LEPS) Research Centre. He also holds the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) and National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL). He is a regular contributor to the Times Educational Supplement (TES), sharing his insights and experiences with a wider audience.
His doctoral research at the University of Southampton was concerned with student experience in a policy context. In January 2026 he was made a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT). He has led King’s Academy Lord Wilson to the top 1% of special schools nationally (FFT Progress 5) for GCSE outcomes. He was shortlisted for Special School Headteacher of the Year in the 2025 TES Awards. He was made a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT) in 2025.
Emily Weaver – Associate Headteacher at King’s Academy Lord Wilson. As an experienced school leader Emily is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils.
Her career has been dedicated to this mission, with extensive prior experience as an Assistant Head for Inclusion, working across primary, secondary, and special schools. Originally trained as a primary practitioner, her passion for inclusive education began early, and she went on to specialise in this area as an Assistant Head with a focus on inclusion at a junior school.
She looks forward to welcoming you and sharing her insights. Emily was awarded the NPQH in 2026 and is curretnly working towards an MBA and Chartered Management status.
