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Welcome to The Bett Buzz - our brand-new monthly newsletter!

We know you don’t have long, so we’ve changed things around to include a snapshot of industry news, must-views and exclusive updates about Bett 2025. We hope you enjoy our first issue and have a great Easter break.

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👩‍⚖️A new Artificial Intelligence Act is coming, do you know your rights?

Last week, Parliament approved the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act to help reduce risks, create opportunity and combat discrimination. This will inevitably impact the use of AI within education, what will the implications be for your school?

🖥️ Ofcom and Minister of Schools quizzed on the Online Safety Act.

Delve into crucial discussions about the Online Safety Act and the critical task of safeguarding screen usage for students within the classroom. Watch along to understand Ofcom's role as the regulator for online safety and their efforts to oversee the requirements imposed on technology providers. 

🛣️ A step-by-step guide to digital transformation from the experts at Jisc. 

During times of rapid change, embracing innovation is crucial for adopting new technology. Lucky for us, Jisc recently created a comprehensive framework, including a digital maturity model, action plan and roadmap to guide you through the process.

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⚡ Meet Dr. Neelam Parmar, a thought leader shaping the future of the classroom.
Next up in our #BetterTogether series, Dr. Neelam Parmar from AISL Harrow Schools. Neelam is a shining example of how one person can help shift uncertainty around AI by promoting it as a tool that will enhance and enable educators, rather than replace them.

⚖️ Could bias in data restrict AI’s potential for good? We asked Kay Firth-Butterfield! 
For education to truly serve the needs of individuals and communities, we must be sure to design, develop and use AI with great care. Bett speaker and recent TIME100 AI Impact Award Honoree, Kay Firth-Butterfield, explores historical bias and how we must tread carefully to enjoy the full benefits AI can bring. 

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🙋 A warm welcome to Duncan Verry, Bett’s new Portfolio Director!

With over 15 years of extensive experience in the education and EdTech sector, Duncan brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to this pivotal role. Get to know Duncan and how he plans to build our global education community while keeping the Bett spirit alive all year-round. 

Duncan and the Bett team are working hard to shape Bett UK 2025 to be EVEN better with more amazing CPD content for you to enjoy. We’d love your help.

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