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Twilight Talk – Artificial Intelligence for supporting all learners, including those with SEND
- Online
- 24 Sep 2025 (16:00 - 17:00)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we learn, teach, and engage with knowledge. For teachers and learners, AI offers opportunities to create more inclusive and personalised learning experiences that adapt to individual needs. This is especially powerful when supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), who often benefit from tailored resources, assistive technologies, and flexible learning pathways.
In this session, we will explore how AI can act as an enabler for all learners, removing barriers and opening doors to new possibilities. From AI-powered accessibility tools—such as speech recognition, text-to-speech, and real-time translation—to adaptive learning platforms that respond to each learner’s pace and style, AI is helping to level the playing field. We will look at examples of how these technologies are already being used, as well as the ethical considerations and responsibilities that come with them.
The talk will highlight how AI is not about replacing teachers, but about empowering them with new tools to support diverse learners more effectively. By embracing AI thoughtfully and inclusively, we can build learning environments where every student—regardless of background, ability, or challenge—has the opportunity to thrive.
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, or simply curious about the future of learning, this talk will provide insights into the role of AI in creating equitable education for all.
Online
Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Support staff, Teacher, Tutor
Meet your trainer
Zoe Mather
Education Officer and Editor of nasen Connect
From starting out her working life as a design engineer, Zoe re-trained and worked as a secondary maths teacher for over 20 years in the Northeast of England. Spending roughly half her career in mainstream and half in specialist settings, she has delivered the national curriculum from P-levels to A-levels to a wide variety of learners. Having worked for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) for the past 4 and a half years, her specialism is supporting learners through recognising barriers, and she is passionate about learning being accessible for all. Since working with EdTech designers as part of the Lego® Accelerator Program, her interest in AI and its application for learners with SEND has been a personal focus for her work with nasen.
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