Amplifying Great Teaching
Navigating EdTech, AI, and School Autonomy
November 2026
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On the 11th November, The Greater Manahctester Edtechhub came to Masefield Primary School in Bolton.
Highlighting excellence in the effective embedding of EdTech across the curriculum and all age ranges, the event enabled visitors to observe teachers in action and speak with pupils about the role technology played in their individual learning journeys.
The event also featured an expert panel discussion chaired by TY Goddard from EdTech Uk featuring:
Sir Kevan Collins - lead non-executive board member at the Dfe and special advisor to Secretary of State for Education
Phil Hedger - CEO, Leo Academy Trust
Andy Done, Headteacher, Masefield Primary School
Julie Stevens, Executive Leader (Primary), Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Autonomy vs. Prescription:
Tackling Variability Across the School System
"How much do we want to trust the system to see the opportunity and take it—autonomy—and how much do you want the government to prescribe what you must do next? ... We've got too much variability in the system, in my view, and that's the challenge to those who lead the system."
Sir Kevan Collins (Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State)
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