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Beyond the Vibe: Taking Your AI-Assisted App Development to the Next Level
2026-03-24 08:30 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Join leading AI specialist Darren Coxon to explore how 2025s word of the year “vibe-coding” has taken the world by storm.
This course will ease beginners into AI coding. By the end of the day you will have everything you need to take your vibe coding to the next level, and future courses will build on these firm foundations. There has never been a better time to build your own solutions with AI safely and securely. This introductory day shows you where to start!
Vibe-coding has taken the world by storm – so much so that it was 2025’s word of the year. But what is it and how do you get started? Vibe coding uses AI agents to write the computer code for you, leaving you to work as project manager and overall architect. You can now build complex, full-stack applications with zero coding experience in a fraction of the time (and at a tiny fraction of the cost) of hiring a team of developers.
However, without the right tools and workflow you’ll soon come unstuck. Building anything more than simple microsites takes meticulous planning, discipline and patience to keep on top of multiple workstreams and keep the whole build safe and error-free. This intensive, one day course will provide you with the foundations for success: from an overview of the platforms used through to step-by-step guides to the optimal workflows, by the end you will have both an excellent understanding of the AI coding environment and will have built your own simple, secure chatbot application.
This course is suitable for anyone who has a good understanding of generative AI: but you do not need to have any coding / development experience. In addition to the cost of the course you will need access to Claude Max (minimum £75 for the month) to enable sufficient use of Claude Code for the day and beyond. Once you have enrolled on the course we will send you a list of the other free platforms you will need to have signed up to / downloaded in preparation for the day, so that we can get off to a flying start.
The day will include:

How to use Google Gemini to take your initial ideas and turn them into working development documents
Setting up your integrated development environment (IDE) to make the most of Claude Code
Other necessary tools – agents and MCPs
The Claude Code development workflow
How to debug without losing your hair (or marbles)
Simple backend integrations via API
The Github workflow and how to deploy online

This is a unique, course is for anyone interested in serious vibing, and will significantly accelerate your AI-assisted development skills, moving you well beyond no-code apps like Lovable, Manus, and Canva Code.
Book your place before 31 January 2026 to benefit from a 15% discount.

The London and South East Great Teaching Conference
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:30 | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Join us for The Great Teaching Conference – an exceptional day of in-person professional development led by two leading voices in evidence-informed practice: Stuart Kime, Co-Founder and Director of Education at Evidence Based Education, and Adam Kohlbeck, Director of Teacher Quality at Chiltern Learning Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to spend a full day learning directly from experts who live and breathe the research on great teaching. Through a carefully curated programme grounded in the best available evidence, Stuart and Adam will guide you through what really makes a difference to pupil outcomes, cutting through fads and focusing on what works.
Expect far more than theory. You’ll engage with robust research, explore real-world examples, and take part in rich professional discussion. Every session is designed to translate evidence into action, giving you practical, “Monday morning ready” strategies you can implement immediately. The aim is simple: you leave with sharper knowledge, strengthened skills, and renewed motivation to refine your practice.
What you’ll gain from attending
Across the day, we will:

Examine the core components of great teaching and how to embed them consistently across classrooms.
Explore what effective professional learning looks like — and how to make it work for all staff.
Build fluency and flexibility by identifying and addressing misconceptions in curriculum knowledge.
Unpack the research on teacher–student relationships, peer relationships, learner motivation, and cultures of high expectations.
Analyse how routines, rules and high-quality resources can maximise every minute of learning.
Consider how to ensure pupils think hard about the right things — and reduce the distractions and barriers that get in the way of deep learning.

Who should attend?
Whether you are a classroom teacher, middle leader, senior leader, working in a school, college or training setting, this conference will help you focus your time and energy where it matters most. It is a day of rigorous thinking, practical application, and purposeful professional dialogue — real substance, real expertise, and real value for money.
If you are committed to improving outcomes and want a research-rich, expertly led professional development experience, The Great Teaching Conference is for you.
Early bird discount available until 31 March 2026. All prices include VAT. Group booking discounts available. Contact our team via email.

Training and Technology Summit
2026-05-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Etc County Hall, County Hall, Belvedere Rd, London, England, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
The Training and Technology Summit promises to deliver fresh insights, cutting-edge innovations, and essential updates to help educators make informed decisions when adopting and embedding technology across their institutions.
Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking sessions on the use of AI, creative solutions to enhance classroom delivery, expert guidance on managing mobile phone use, and much more.
Why join us?
Whether you’re leading digital strategy, delivering learning in the classroom, or supporting staff and students behind the scenes, the Training and Technology Summit provides an essential space for collaboration, discussion and discovery.
Expect a full day of expert-led content, hands-on workshops, and meaningful networking, all tailored to help education providers harness the power of technology to drive progress and impact. Here’s six reasons, why educators should attend:

Stay ahead of the curve: the education landscape is changing fast, and technology is leading the way. The Summit brings together the very latest in edtech innovation, from AI-driven tools to creative platforms that support modern teaching and learning. Attendees will gain early access to the trends and technologies that are shaping the future of education, helping them stay one step ahead.
Tackle real world challenges: Educators are facing practical, day-to-day tech challenges – from mobile phone policies to implementing new digital tools. This event is built around the issues that matter most to schools, colleges, training providers and HE institutions. You’ll leave with actionable insights, tested solutions, and expert guidance to apply directly in your setting.
Learn from the best: Hear directly from leading voices in education and technology, all with deep experience across the sector. Keynotes and workshops are delivered by experts who understand the realities of teaching and leadership, ensuring content is relevant, inspiring, and rooted in practice.
Hands on workshops that deliver: Choose from a range of interactive sessions designed to deepen your understanding and boost your confidence in applying tech tools effectively. Whether it’s AI, blended learning, or classroom engagement strategies, you’ll get practical takeaways that make a real difference.
Connect with like minded individuals: This is your chance to meet fellow educators, digital leads, and tech specialists from across the education spectrum. Share ideas, swap success stories, and make new connections that could shape future collaborations. The networking drinks reception offers a relaxed space to build your professional network.
A day that’s all about impact: Every session, speaker, and activity is focused on one thing: impact. How can technology help improve learner outcomes? How can it reduce workload? How can it make education more inclusive and engaging? This Summit is designed to help you get clarity on these questions, and return to your institution ready to take action.

Register now to secure your place at the Training and Technology Summit 2026. Group discounts available.

AI and Assessment: Making it work for all
2026-06-23 09:00 - 16:30 | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Join leading education expert Daisy Christodoulou for a focused and thought-provoking training day exploring the realities of AI in assessment and what schools must do to respond effectively.
This course is structured around three linked sessions that move from understanding to challenges to solutions.
The day begins with the big picture: what AI can and cannot do, providing a clear, accessible overview of AI and large language models, their strengths and limitations, and the current good and bad uses of AI in education. You will also explore how AI is likely to develop in the coming years and the key barriers and complexities that will shape its improvement.
The second session, AI and assessment: the challenges, examines the profound implications AI has for current assessment practices, with a focus on extended written assessments. You will explore the problems AI poses for reliable summative grading, the difficulties of using AI to provide high-quality formative feedback, and the growing issue of AI plagiarism and its impact on traditional homework and assessment models.
The final session, AI and Assessment: the solutions, focuses on practical responses. Bring your laptop as this will be a hands-on session where you will gain an in-depth understanding of No More Marking’s new AI features for extended written assessments. You will take part in Comparative Judgement of real student writing, see if you agree with the AI, evaluate the effectiveness of different types of automated feedback, and understand how you can use all of these features in your school.
Throughout the day, participants will gain a realistic, evidence-informed understanding of how AI can be used thoughtfully and responsibly in schools, without undermining learning, assessment or professional judgement.
Who should attend?

Senior leaders and headteachers shaping assessment and AI strategy
Classroom teachers navigating AI’s impact on marking and feedback, particularly teachers of subjects with large amounts of written assessment
Assessment leads
EdTech and digital strategy leads
Suitable for primary, secondary and FE.

Whether you are at the very beginning of your AI journey or already grappling with its impact in your school, this course will provide clarity, practical insight and concrete solutions.
Limited spaces available, book now to secure your place.
Book your place before 31 January 2026 to benefit from a 15% discount.
