LGfL and EdTech UK launched the Liverpool EdTech Hub in partnership with Whitefield Primary School in June 2024.

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The Liverpool EdTech Hub Launch and Study Tour @ Whitefield Primary School

Watch a summary video of the Whitefield Primary School EdTech Study Tour and the launch of the Liverpool EdTech Hubs Launch held on the 18th June 2024. 

The event featured several guest speakers as well as an overview of the EdTech Hubs programme and a special pilot opportunity for all Liverpool schools.

A whole school approach to Artificial Intelligence

 John Jones and Matt Warne from the RGS Worcester Family of Schools offer a fast-paced and up-to-date walk through the latest trends, issues and opportunities linked to the development of AI in schools.


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The PedTech Impact Report

Phil Hedger (CEO - LEO Academy Trust) shares the findings of the PedTech Impact Report commissioned by LEO and written by Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Whitefield Primary School - PedTech highlights

Marie Beale (Deputy Headteacher) and David Shaw (Computing Lead and Year 6 Teacher) share their experiences and insights into how they have developed their approach to Teaching and Learning with the effective use of technology.

Further examples are available from here

Liverpool EdTech Hubs Panel Discussion - Unengaged Parents

'We start right at the start of the school journey, so as our transition into early years, as part of the admission process, we sign people up for the platforms that we communicate on. We get them there and we talk about why we do that and how that will give them a window into their child's learning. And then where we're using those tools, the most effective model, we find with parents is doing things with their children. So if you ask them to come in for an online safety meeting or to sign up for something, they won't. But if you ask them to come and explore something with their children, then they really enjoy that. So that's been a very effective way. It's about showing them how that can give them a window into their child's world, and they've really like that. And then Then you can move into sharing perhaps more the formal things that you want to share. But it's about building relationships and starting early'

Marie Beale
Deputy Headteacher  - Whitefield Primary School - Liverpool

Liverpool EdTech Hubs Panel Discussion - Technical support for PedTech

'I think it is partly about staff confidence. If you're a teacher in a classroom and I give you a dry whiteboard and a pen and something goes wrong in your lesson and you have to deviate ... you just deviate, don't you? We're experts at it. Colleagues of mine who work outside education can't believe how we adapt. For some reason, technology can be a mental blocker for teachers. If the technology stops working then we just carry on as you normally would do in a different way. It doesn't matter; and we then deal with the issue later on. So I think everyone can have a part to play, I think, in that support aspect'

Paul Edge
Deputy Headteacher - Ribblesdale School  - Clitheroe 

“We value each child for who they are and prepare them for who they can be.”

Our school is a place where everyone is treated equally, encouraged and respected.  We believe that all children should be able to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.  We are committed to our school being a safe and inclusive place where learning is nurtured and encouraged in a happy, caring and fun environment.  We all work for our school to be a happy place where  good behaviour is expected and all children enjoy their educational journey.

Please email edtechhubs@lgfl.net  to request support or any queries about the EdTech Hubs programme