AISL Academy News and Events

From January to March, every hour of learning contributes to something bigger. Join the AISL Academy Learning Challenge, where individual CPD hours combine to create a meaningful, school-wide achievement.
Educational institutions preparing students for the future need to reconsider the ways curriculum is structured, presented, and experienced. Digital literacy currently stands at the core of contemporary education, influencing how young people express themselves, evaluate information, tackle challenges, and engage with a progressively digital environment. AI, online media, and emerging technologies impact every area, indicating that digital skills can no longer be treated as an isolated subject.
Digital learning has advanced significantly beyond just laptops in classrooms or educational applications on tablets. By 2025, learning enhanced by technology has become fundamental to the operations, communication, and shaping of student outcomes in schools. As AI tools speed up transformation and digital systems grow more complex, schools require leaders capable of steering innovation with clear direction, accountability, and a forward-thinking outlook.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and school leaders are expected to lead this change with clarity, confidence, and compassion. However, numerous individuals experience the pressure to adopt new tools without a defined strategy for doing it safely and responsibly. Inquiries regarding data privacy, protection, bias, and employee preparedness frequently arise well in advance of activating an AI tool.
Hosted by CAPE and AISL Academy, this series brings together academic and operational leaders to explore evidence-informed strategies and practical tools to implement high-quality climate change education across schools.
This session explores what wellbeing truly looks like and offers practical, realistic strategies to support yourself in the year ahead. Hosted by a resilience coach with over 20 years of experience in pastoral care, coaching and resilience training.
This issue showcases the science behind multilingual development alongside real examples from bilingual classrooms, co-teaching models, and inclusive practices across AISL Harrow schools.
This new webinar series is designed to upskill educators in the effective use of Microsoft 365 tools while supporting schools aspiring to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status for 2026–2027. Participants will also have the opportunity to work toward individual recognition as Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts.
Leading an early years setting is a rewarding yet demanding role. Many educators enter leadership positions with a deep understanding of child development but limited experience in managing teams, driving improvement, or shaping a shared vision for learning. Balancing these duties can appear challenging without sufficient guidance.
Professional development is a crucial component of teaching, but it is not always simple to include into a hectic schedule. Many educators struggle to find time for long certifications such as master's degrees or NPQs while preparing lessons, grading work, and managing classrooms. However, the drive to continue learning and improving oneself remains strong.