As part of our whole-school work on universal projects, we have introduced a new Teaching and Learning Policy this year. At the heart of this policy is our shared aspiration. Teaching that inspires, learning that matters and growth that lasts. This ambition guides the way we design learning for every child at Bangkok Patana.

To support this work, middle leaders from Primary and Secondary are meeting throughout the year in cross-disciplinary groups. They are exploring how the Teaching and Learning Principles can be strengthened in every subject and age phase, and how to celebrate the excellent practice already taking place across the school.

This week, the group also spent time examining the principles through the lens of AI. The focus was on how technology might enhance learning when used thoughtfully and deepen the way we plan, teach and reflect.

Here are the ideas they explored, each linked to one of our six principles.

• Rooted. Using AI to help check whether planning stays aligned with our values and guiding statements, ensuring purpose is always clear.
• Relational. Exploring how AI can support collaboration within teaching teams by helping generate shared resources and streamline communication.
• Responsive. Looking at how AI might draw together student information in helpful ways, enabling teachers to tailor learning more quickly.
• Relevant. Using AI to bring in real-world examples and meaningful contexts to help students see the purpose behind their learning.
• Rigorous. Treating AI as a critical friend that can test ideas in planning and help increase the level of challenge where needed.
• Reflective. Exploring AI tools that can create models or images of student work to support constructive conversations about progress and next steps.

These discussions highlighted how AI, when used responsibly and with care, can help integrate our teaching and learning practices and encourage us to think differently about how we design the best possible experiences for our students.

We look forward to sharing more of this work as the year continues!