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. Participants will have free access to Claude Max for the day to enable sufficient use of Claude Code during the training. 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.

Creating LGBT+ Inclusive Education
2026-04-16 12:15 - 13:15 (Europe/London)
In this vital one-hour session, Frankie from Just Like Us will equip you with the understanding and practical strategies to create the most inclusive environment for every young person.
Frankie’s background includes working as a teacher in London. Frankie now leads the effort to support and expand educational programmes that positively impact the lives of LGBT+ young people across the UK.
Who should attend
This is a session for all staff working in primary, secondary, sixth form and FE environments. It will be of particular interest to those working in wellbeing, student support, PSHE and inclusion.
The session will include

Key terminology refresher: A review of essential LGBT+ terminology to ensure everyone is confident and comfortable with inclusive language.
The lived experience (research and stories): An overview of Just Like Us’ landmark research (including reports like Growing up LGBT+ and Positive Futures), providing data-driven insights into the real-world experiences of LGBT+ young people. This will be brought to life with a powerful, personal story from a Just Like Us Ambassador.

Actionable steps for inclusion
We’ll explore practical, high-impact tips focusing on three key areas:

Representation and Curriculum: Reviewing resources and curriculum content to ensure LGBT+ visibility. (We’ll link to our free resource library for immediate support.)
Staff Allyship: Simple steps to support staff in stepping up as active allies. (This links to our free e-learning module.)
Creating Safe Spaces: Guidance on establishing and running a supportive club for LGBT+ pupils and allies. (This links to our free Pride Groups programme.)

The webinar will provide sufficient time for Q&A. Reserve your place now. 15% of all proceeds from this webinar will be donated to Just Like Us.

Level 3 Award in Education and Training
2026-04-23 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification designed for individuals who want to begin a career in teaching or training. It is suitable for a wide range of trainee teachers, including those who are not yet teaching, those currently delivering training, and assessors who would like to gain a recognised qualification that introduces them to teaching.
The qualification aims to prepare learners for employment and support progression into a teaching or training role within the workplace.
Our delivery team is widely recognised for raising standards in teaching, learning and assessment across the sector. With extensive experience in leadership, quality improvement, and frontline practice, we support providers to strengthen provision, improve outcomes, and embed a culture of excellence.
This qualification will begin through online study on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 15:00-18:00 and be followed by further online delivery, tutorial workshops, online microteaches, plus continuous support and collaboration via our EduScape platform.
Entry Guidance
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners will complete an initial assessment of their personal skills in English, mathematics and ICT.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+.
Mode of Delivery
The qualification will be delivered online over 12 weeks.
Progression Opportunities
Learners who complete this qualification may go on to further study in related areas such as:
• IAO Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
• Assessor and Verifier Qualifications
Course Duration
We expect you to complete this course within 12 months, although most learners complete it within 4–6 months.
Contact a member of the team to find out more or reserve your place on the course here.

The London and South East Great Teaching Conference
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
This qualification is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors.
This qualification will begin commence on Thursday 07 May 2026 at 10:00-12:30 with a 2.5-hour online study session, followed by two further online sessions to include an tutorial workshop and continuous support and collaboration via our EduScape platform.
Entry Guidance
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners will complete an initial assessment of their personal skills in English, mathematics and ICT.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+.
Mode of Delivery
The qualification content will be delivered online over 3 weeks in a supportive group environment.
Progression Opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment as an assessor or onto further qualifications such as:
• IAO Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
• IAO Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
• IAO Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
• IAO Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes
Course Duration
We expect you to complete this course within 12 months, although most learners complete it within 3-6 months.
Contact a member of the team to find out more or reserve your place on the course here.

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
This qualification is designed for individuals who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in settings outside the workplace, such as workshops, classrooms, or other training environments.
The qualification is assessed through the submission of a portfolio of evidence, allowing learners to demonstrate their competence across a range of assessment practices.
This course will begin on Thursday 14 May 2025, 10:00–12:30, with a 2.5-hour online session. This will be followed by further online classes and tutorial workshops, along with continuous support and collaboration through our EduScape platform.
Entry Guidance
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is suitable for individuals who work within the assessing sector and provides an opportunity to demonstrate competence across a wide range of job roles.
Mode of Delivery
The qualification content will be delivered online through a flexible and accessible approach in a supportive group environment.
Progression Opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment in the assessing sector or to further learning, such as:
• IAO Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes
• IAO Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Course Duration
We expect you to complete this course within 12 months, although most learners complete it within 6–9 months.
Contact a member of the team to find out more or register your interest in the course here.

The Science of Learning in the Classroom
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12 | University of Birmingham, Business School, University House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TY, United Kingdom
The science of how people learn is growing more rapidly now than at any previous time in history. We now know far more about how attention, memory, motivation and understanding really work. Yet turning this research from cognitive science and related fields into everyday practice in schools and colleges remains a challenge – partly because many teachers and lecturers haven’t had the chance to engage deeply with the research, and partly because applying these principles in busy, complex learning environments isn’t straightforward.
This two-day workshop, delivered by Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, is designed to give staff in schools and colleges the time, structure and support to bridge that gap between research and practice. The team bring deep expertise in both the science of learning and what high-quality teaching looks like across a wide range of educational settings.
We’ll begin by building a clear and usable mental model of learning that teachers and lecturers can draw on when making day-to-day decisions. The focus will be on key areas of research, including attention, perception, encoding, retrieval and motivation, and what these mean for effective lesson design, classroom routines and learning experiences in both school and college contexts.
Across the two days, the session will move deliberately from theory to practice. Through video analysis, discussion and guided reflection, participants will explore how educators translate these ideas into concrete teaching moves. There will be structured opportunities to practise, rehearse and refine techniques, with a strong emphasis on approaches that are realistic, impactful and transferable across schools, colleges and post-16 settings.
Schools and colleges will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, which includes all workshop materials alongside additional training resources to support sustained implementation and whole-organisation development beyond the two days.
Who should attend?
This two-day workshop is designed for professionals working across schools and colleges who want to strengthen their understanding of how learning really works and improve everyday classroom practice. It is particularly well suited to:

Teachers and lecturers at all stages of their career
Middle and senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning
Heads of department, curriculum and subject leads
Instructional coaches and mentors
Teacher educators and those leading professional development
College leaders and managers overseeing quality, pedagogy and learner outcomes

Whether you work in a school or a college setting, this workshop will support you to make more informed instructional decisions and translate the science of learning into practical, high-impact teaching.
How to book?
This two-day workshop is priced at £750 per person.
Attendees will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, providing access to all workshop materials alongside additional resources to support implementation and ongoing professional development back in your school or college.
This is an exclusive opportunity to engage deeply with the science of learning over two days, with a strong focus on practical application and real classroom impact.
Group discounts are available for bookings of three or more delegates, making this an excellent option for departments or leadership teams attending together. For further information on group bookings, speak to our team.
Invoices are available on request.
Venue?
This event will take place at University House, Business School, University of Birmingham
An early bird discount is available until the 31 March 2026. Secure your place by then and save 15%.

AI and Assessment: Making it work for all
2026-06-23 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Formative Action: From Assessment to Action
2026-06-29 09:00 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | EdCity, EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Discover why schools worldwide are moving away from traditional assessment in favour of the Dutch ‘Formative Action’ model.
Formative Action aligns closely with the Teaching WalkThrus approach to instructional coaching and professional learning. Valentina collaborates with WalkThrus on the design and delivery of sessions that explore how formative action and WalkThrus can be meaningfully combined in classroom practice and school-wide improvement.
From data to decisions. From activities to action. From assessment to pedagogy — rooted in curriculum.
Many schools have tried formative assessment techniques — mini whiteboards, exit tickets, low-stakes quizzes, feedback protocols. Some have even embedded them into school policies. But despite these efforts, a familiar problem remains: the curriculum stays untouched.
That’s because techniques alone can’t drive deep learning.
Formative assessment often turns into a moment: a task, a question, a data point. Information is collected, but nothing changes. The curriculum marches on.
Formative Action is a different approach — one that starts with curriculum design.
It asks:
• What do students need to master by the end of this unit or course?
• Where are they now, really?
• What is the most meaningful next step — and how should teaching respond?
This shift is about more than replacing one term with another. It’s about putting curriculum goals at the centre of pedagogical decisions. When curriculum, instruction, and feedback are aligned, teachers no longer work reactively — they teach with foresight, purpose, and flexibility.
Why move from formative assessment to formative action?
The term formative assessment has created confusion. It’s often misunderstood as informal testing, giving feedback without grades, or doing “a formative thing” before a test. These practices rarely impact what comes next.
Formative action reframes the whole process.
It’s not a tool or activity — it’s a pedagogical design principle. A short-cycle process where teachers and students co-regulate learning, based on purposeful evidence, within a coherent curriculum framework.
This means:
• No more feedback for the sake of feedback.
• No more teaching disconnected from long-term goals.
• No more “formative” tasks without real consequences.
It’s what has made the Dutch model of formative action both rigorous and sustainable — and why it’s now being adopted in schools across Europe and beyond .
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for teachers, curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, learning support teams, and senior leaders (e.g. heads of department, deputy heads, assessment leads) — anyone who shapes teaching, learning, or curriculum development.
What you will takeaway
• A clear, practical understanding of the three strategies of formative action — when to use each, and how to design them purposefully.
• Templates and examples grounded in real curriculum sequences.
• Tools to align teaching, feedback, and curriculum — even in content-heavy subjects.
• A stronger foundation for pedagogical decision-making.
• Ongoing support via a dedicated Formative Action space within EduScape, the community app for educators from EducationScape.
• Dedicated time to bring your questions.
Book now to secure your place.
Book your place before 20 Febraury 2026 to benefit from a 15% discount.

The Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute with Jim Knight
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-09 16:30 (Europe/London) | De Vere Latimer Estate, Church Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1UG, United Kingdom
The Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute, delivered in association with The Bridge, is a transformational four-day residential experience designed to help schools and colleges build coaching programmes that genuinely improve teaching and learning.
Rooted in more than two decades of research by Jim Knight and the Instructional Coaching Group, this foundational course equips participants with the beliefs, skills and strategic knowledge required to become effective coaching partners. It is grounded in all Seven Success Factors for building and sustaining a strong instructional coaching culture – ensuring that what you implement is coherent, sustainable and impactful.
Across four immersive days, you will work directly with Jim in an interactive and highly practical environment. Together, you will explore the Partnership Principles that underpin trust and equality in coaching relationships, and develop the conversational expertise that drives meaningful professional growth. You will gain deep insight into the Impact Cycle and the Instructional Playbook, providing a clear and repeatable framework for coaching that leads to real change in classroom practice.
The programme also explores how to use data intelligently and ethically through Data Rules, and how to evaluate instructional coaching so that impact can be demonstrated with clarity and credibility. Alongside this, you will examine high-impact teaching strategies – not just what great teaching looks like, but how coaching can support colleagues to implement it effectively and sustainably.
This is not passive CPD. It is immersive, reflective and practical. You will leave with a clear roadmap and the confidence to embed coaching at the heart of your school or college.
About Jim Knight and the Instructional Coaching Group
Jim is globally recognised as one of the world’s leading authorities on instructional coaching. A former teacher and researcher, Jim has dedicated his career to understanding how professional learning can meaningfully improve teaching and student outcomes. His work is grounded in rigorous research and shaped by extensive experience working with schools and colleges internationally.
The Instructional Coaching Group partners with schools, colleges and education systems across the globe to develop coaching cultures that are sustainable, strategic and measurable. Their approach combines evidence, clarity and humanity – ensuring that coaching is built on partnership rather than prescription.
This institute offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Jim.
What resources and tools will we get?
As part of the institute, each participant receives a comprehensive guide along with a full suite of essential texts by Jim Knight, including:

The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching
Better Conversations
The Impact Cycle
The Instructional Playbook
High-Impact Instruction
Data Rules
Evaluating Instructional Coaching
The Instructional Coaching Toolkit.

These are not simply reading materials; they are practical working tools that will underpin your coaching practice long after the residential concludes.
Who should join?
This institute is ideal for colleagues across schools and colleges, including:

Practitioners and teachers
Middle managers
Professional development leads
Senior leaders
New and experienced instructional coaches

If you are serious about strengthening professional learning and embedding a coaching culture that improves outcomes for pupils and students, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Cost and venue
The programme takes place at the beautiful De Vere Latimer Estate, an inspiring setting that allows you to step away from daily pressures and fully immerse yourself in professional learning.
The cost is £1,250 per person, which includes four days of expert-led training, overnight accommodation with bed and breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout, and the complete resource and book package.
Secure your place early and invest in coaching that will have lasting impact across your organisation.
Payment on invoice is available. For alternative payment methods, contact our team. Book by 31 March and receive a 15% early booking discount.

Books, Knowledge and Attention: The Science of Reading
2026-10-02 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | British International School of Washington, 2001 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, DC, 20007, United States
This workshop is designed to support teachers and school leaders in deepening their understanding of the Science of Reading and, crucially, in turning that research into classroom practice that is intentional, coherent, and effective. While awareness of the Science of Reading has grown rapidly, many educators are still grappling with how to apply the research in ways that genuinely improve student understanding. This session bridges that gap, connecting evidence to pedagogy and curriculum so that reading instruction leads to meaningful, lasting learning.
The session will be delivered by Doug Lemov and the team from Teach Like a Champion, drawing on decades of classroom observation, instructional design, and professional learning with schools across the United States and internationally. The focus is on what works in real classrooms and how great teachers consistently help students read with insight, confidence, and purpose.
The workshop concentrates on the phase of reading development that begins once students have mastered letter–sound correspondence, roughly from Grades 3 through 12, when the primary challenge shifts from learning to read to reading to learn. Participants will explore what research reveals about how students build meaning from complex texts, develop deep comprehension, and transfer understanding across subjects, including English language arts, history, and science.
Facilitators will guide participants through key research on the role of fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, attention, and writing in reading comprehension. We’ll examine how these elements work together, why comprehension cannot be taught as a generic skill, and how strong curriculum design ensures that all student, regardless of background, can access and succeed with challenging texts. Particular attention will be given to designing effective close reading tasks that promote productive struggle and help students think more deeply and independently about what they read.
Throughout the workshop, participants will study video examples from real classrooms, analyze lesson plans grounded in research, and engage in structured discussion and reflection. The emphasis is firmly on practice – what this looks like in real classrooms, how it fits within existing curricula, and how teachers and leaders can make immediate, high-impact changes to instruction.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for educators working with students in Grades 3–12, including:

Elementary, middle, and high school teachers responsible for reading, English language arts, and content-area literacy
Literacy coaches and instructional specialists supporting curriculum design and classroom practice
School and district leaders seeking a research-aligned approach to improving reading comprehension outcomes
Curriculum leaders and coaches responsible for selecting, adapting, or implementing high-quality instructional materials

Whether you are strengthening classroom instruction or leading literacy improvement across a school or district, this workshop provides a shared understanding, practical strategies, and common language to support better reading outcomes at scale.
Schools will also have the option to purchase the Implementation Toolkit, which includes a full set of workshop materials, alongside additional planning tools and training resources to support sustained, school-wide implementation.
Cost and location
The workshop is priced at $230 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments on the day. Invoices are available upon request.
Group bundles are available for schools and districts purchasing three or more places, a great option for teams looking to build shared understanding and align practice. To find out more about group pricing, please contact our team.
We’re also offering an enhanced professional learning package. For $285 per person, attendees will receive:

Full access to this workshop with Doug Lemov, and
A ticket to Washington, D.C. Festival of Education, taking place on October 3

This combined package offers exceptional value and the opportunity to further develop your teaching practice through exposure to a wide range of leading educators, ideas, and classroom-tested strategies. Group bundles also apply for this offer.
People booking before the 31 March 2026 will get a 15% discount.
Location
The training will take place at The British International School of Washington, the new home of the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education. The school provides a professional, inspiring setting for high-quality learning and collaboration, right in the heart of the D.C. education community.
