Introduction to the Conference with montage video
with Bob Usher (LGfL) 

Bob introduces the work of the East of England EdTech Hub over the last 12 months

Welcome to the event
with Ty Goddard (EdTech UK)

Ty explains how the work of the East fo England EdTech Hub fits into the broader national picture of achievements and developments from across the whole EdTech hubs programme

Keynote 1  - The Digital Imperative 

with Stephen Chynoweth 

Head of Education & Early Years NE

North Essex County Council

Stephen explains why the is no time to waste to help prepare young people for their digitally enabled future success.

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Keynote 2 - Raising standards and inclusive practice for all
with Bob Usher - (LGfL and EdTech Hubs Programme Lead)

Bob demonstrates EdTech's role in raising standards via inclusive approaches like Universal Design for Learning.

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Keynote 3 - Delivering excellence for all at Lawford C of E Primary School through the effective use of EdTech  
with Abbie Fairbairn - Headteacher, Lawford C of E Primary School

Abbie explains how EdTech is at the foundation of the 'Lawford 2030' School development plan

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Keynote 4 - Ai in EYFS and Beyond

with Lauren Aldridge - Lawford C of E Primary School 

Reception Teacher Lauren explains how she has used AI in and out of the classroom to improve her everyday teaching approach and expand a wider range of experiences for your EYFS children.

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Keynote 5 - Diffusion of Innovation

with Charlotte Bleakley

Digital Lead and English and Media Teacher 

Roding Valley High School, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Charlotte tackles managing AI in a secondary school context nd offers ideas on how to support all staff on their EdTech adoption journey

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Keynote 6 - Are we there yet? 

with Mark Vickers 

Digital Lead and Head of Media Studies, The Royal Hospital School

and Bob Usher (LGfL and EdTech Hubs Programme Lead)

Mark and Bob offer a direct response to some of the less effective approaches to harnessing the power of Ai in education 

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Keynote 7 -What next? 

The EdTech Hubs Programme in 2025 and beyond

with Bob Usher (LGfL and EdTech Hubs Programme Lead)

Bob offers advice on what to say and do when delegates return to school to maximise the EdTech Hub conference and programme.

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The EdTech Surgery, 

chaired by Ty Goddard (EdTech Hubs Programme Lead)

Panel participants are

• Stephen Chynoweth  - Head of Education & Early Years NE

• Abbie Fairbairn - Headteacher, Lawford C of E Primary School

• Liz Bartholomew - Headteacher, The Mayflower Primary School

• Jo Stone - PedTech Lead, Discovery Trust