There’s a quiet shift happening in Further Education right now.

One that’s already reshaping how we plan lessons, support learners, and manage our own time.

It’s not a flashy trend or a distant innovation. It’s already in the room with us — writing lesson plans, marking mock assignments and answering learner questions at 3am.

We’re talking about Artificial Intelligence.

The big question isn’t “should we use it?”

It’s “how do we use it well?”

Staff are experimenting. Learners are already ahead. Ofsted is starting to ask.

We’ve reached a tipping point. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and GrammarlyGO are now accessible on most college networks — and learners are using them whether we like it or not.

Some educators are using these tools to free up time, generate resources, and personalise support. Others feel anxious, unsure, or even a bit overwhelmed. And understandably so.

What’s missing in many settings is a shared foundation: A baseline of understanding, guidance and confidence across the whole team.

Because if one department is embracing AI and another is banning it, the result isn’t innovation — it’s inconsistency.

That’s why we created our AI in Education CPD session.

It’s designed specifically for FE and Skills staff — from frontline tutors to curriculum leads and quality managers.

We cut through the jargon and go straight to what matters:

•  What actually counts as AI (and what doesn’t)
•  How tools like ChatGPT can support planning, teaching and assessment
•  Real examples from providers already using AI safely and smartly
• The risks — bias, privacy, misinformation — and how to manage them
• What Ofsted is looking for
• How to start conversations with learners and colleagues that are grounded, not panicked

We don’t just want people to know more about AI. We want them to leave feeling more capable. More curious. More in control of how their roles evolve in this new landscape.

This isn’t about robots replacing teachers. It’s about rethinking how we use time, talent and tools to do what we do best — teach, support and empower.

Let’s make sure your team stays ahead of the curve — not under pressure to catch up.

If you’re a provider leader, curriculum manager or staff development lead, we’d love to bring this training to your team.

We can deliver it online or in person — and we’ll tailor the session to your specific context. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a collaborative, evidence-led session designed to build capability, not just awareness.

📩 Want to find out more or book a session?
Drop me a line at graham@workplacehero.co.uk
or message me directly on LinkedIn.