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VR, AI and AR

GESS Talks Webinar 52: Shaping the Next Generation: Preparing Learners for

14 August 2026

Taking place on Wednesday 16th September, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, workplaces, and societies,…

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing by Design: From Teacher Support to Student Success

30 July 2026

Currently, in many schools and educational institutions worldwide, teachers are expected to sustain student wellbeing while quietly struggling to…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Learning Environment

From Policy to Practice: How Leadership Can Drive Inclusive Education

30 July 2026

Inclusive education has emerged as a central priority in contemporary educational reform, underpinned by global commitments to equity, access,…

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Early Years Education

Why the Foundations of Education Begin Long Before School

30 July 2026

Before a child ever walks through a school gate, the foundations of learning are already being built. That is one of the most important truths in…

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STEM

From Learning to Doing: Transforming Subjects Through STEM

30 July 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, preparing students for the future requires more than traditional teaching approaches. Classrooms…

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Early Years Education Preparing for the new academic year

The Power of Relationships: Why September Is About Connection Before

30 July 2026

Every September, schools come alive with anticipation. Freshly painted classrooms sparkle with carefully organised learning areas. Book corners are…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Transforming Teaching Excellence Through a 4-Pillar Ecosystem for Teacher

22 July 2026

In modern education, many schools invest significant time and resources into teacher training. Yet even well-designed workshops and seminars often…

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Future Learning & Trends Learning Environment

From Noise to Narrative: Why Schools Need a Shared Language

22 July 2026

In many schools, people use the same words every day and assume they mean the same thing. Words such as learning, support, well-being, independence,…

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Learning Environment

Classroom Communities That Have Long Term Impact

22 July 2026

As you walk into my classroom, you see a group of  8 and 9 year old students standing by a whiteboard deep in discussion, another group is…

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Wellbeing

Regulation Before Results: The Missing Piece in Student Behaviour,

22 July 2026

Why Your Calmest Student May Not Be Your Most Ready Student And why punishing a meltdown is like punishing a car for having a flat tyre

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Early Years Education

Real-World Stories That Spark Student Curiosity and Connection in EYFS

22 July 2026

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children learn through the lens of lived experience. They are not passive recipients of information — they…

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Future Learning & Trends VR, AI and AR

GESS Talks Webinar 51: AI and Cognitive Learning: A Strategic Guide to

21 July 2026

Taking place on Thursday 13th August, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE. By now AI and immersive technologies have become an integral part of our…

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Future Learning & Trends

Decision by Design: Why Schools Must Stop Copying Success and Start

08 July 2026

Education has never suffered from a lack of ideas. Every year, new frameworks, innovative models, and successful school improvement strategies…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

From Tradition to Transformation: Building High-Impact Teaching Practices

08 July 2026

Have you ever thought about how your phone has become almost like a soulmate? Think back to the first phone you ever bought and compare it to the one…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Why Holistic Education Depends on Adults, not Activities

08 July 2026

We have never had more clarity about what we want students to become. Curious. Resilient. Ethical. Able to contribute to a changing world. Many…

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Early Years Education

Building Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Education Excellence in the

08 July 2026

Early childhood education is the foundation of lifelong learning. It is during these early years that children develop the cognitive, social,…

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Early Years Education

When Students Take Ownership: Driving Engagement Through Active Learning in

08 July 2026

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning becomes truly transformative when children shift from being passive recipients to active,…

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Learning Environment

GESS Talks Webinar 50: Designing Next-Generation Schools in the GCC

26 June 2026

Taking place on Thursday 16th July, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE. As the GCC accelerates investment into education, AI, innovation, and workforce…

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Edtech Future Learning & Trends Staff recruitment and retention / employability in education

The Future of Education in KSA: Setting Trails, Not Just Following Trends

22 June 2026

As we approach GESS Saudi this September, the conversation around education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has never been more vibrant. Driven by the…

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Edtech

Inspiring Minds in the AI Era

22 June 2026

In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly influential part of educational systems around the world. As schools explore new…

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Future Learning & Trends Leadership Strategy and Skills

Reimagining Teacher Professional Development Systems for Excellence,

22 June 2026

In many education systems today, the conversation around teacher professional development is no longer about access, but about effectiveness. Schools…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

How Adult Learners Can Balance Life and Advance to Industry Leadership

22 June 2026

  Adult learners and non-traditional students often return to school with a clear purpose and a calendar that’s already full. The real strain…

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Early Years Education

Using Light to Enhance Learning and Development in EYFS

22 June 2026

In Early Years education, the environment plays a crucial role in shaping how children explore, think, and learn. Often referred to as the “third…

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Wellbeing

The Heart–Brain Connection: How Biofeedback Can Transform Staff and Pupil

09 June 2026

In schools across the world, the emotional temperature is rising — and stress is fast becoming one of the defining challenges shaping how pupils learn…

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Edtech Future Learning & Trends STEM Sustainability

Educational Transformation in Saudi Arabia: Advancing Vision 2030 Through

09 June 2026

I remember the lesson clearly. I was teaching coordinate systems to fifth graders and I knew that the moment I drew the grid on the board, half the…

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Edtech Higher Education VR, AI and AR

AI in Higher Education: Preserving Human Judgment, Care, and Context

09 June 2026

Artificial intelligence is significantly changing the context within which educators operate. As universities and schools across the GCC region and…

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Future Learning & Trends Learning Environment

The Human Approach: Re-centering Connection in Today’s Classrooms

09 June 2026

In an era where artificial intelligence, data dashboards, and digital platforms are rapidly transforming education, one essential element remains…

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Future Leaders Future Learning & Trends Leadership Strategy and Skills

Transforming Teaching Excellence: Why Teacher Development Must Be Built as

09 June 2026

The single most important factor in student success is not the building, the technology, or even the curriculum. It's the teacher. Not only is this a…

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Future Learning & Trends VR, AI and AR

Redesigning Student Assessment in the Age of AI

01 June 2026

Taking place on Wednesday 24th June, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE.  As AI reshapes how students learn and teachers teach, traditional…

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Saudi Essentials: Exploring Opportunities in the K-12 Education Sector in

28 May 2026

Taking place on Wednesday 3rd June, 10:00 BST/UK, 12:00 AST/Saudi Arabia. Join Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, for an…

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Edtech

Why Access to AI Isn't Enough

26 May 2026

Last term, I assigned an informative essay. Two of my weaker students submitted work within hours — polished, structured, completely written by AI.…

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Early Years Education

The Tyranny of “I Can”

26 May 2026

Colonised, monotised and branded for the algorithm

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Early Years Education

Assess to Accelerate: Using Data, Feedback, and Real-Time Insights to Close

26 May 2026

As the academic year approaches its final Summer term, Early Years teachers stand at a powerful intersection: reflection and action. This is not a…

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Edtech

Beyond the EdTech backlash

26 May 2026

There’s a growing narrative in education right now: people are questioning whether technology’s growing role in schools, especially with AI now front…

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Distance / Remote Learning

How Parents Can Spark Curiosity and Raise Engaged Learners

21 May 2026

For busy parents supporting children across the Middle East, often balancing school expectations, screens, and packed schedules, childhood curiosity…

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Edtech

Practical AI in Education: Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Learning

14 May 2026

Whenever a new technology enters education, it is often met with a familiar mix of excitement and concern. This happened with calculators, personal…

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Edtech

Inspiring Minds in the AI Era

14 May 2026

In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly influential part of educational systems around the world. As schools explore new…

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Special Educational Needs

From Classroom to Career: What Happens When Dyslexic Children Grow Up?

14 May 2026

What happens to dyslexic learners when they leave the structured support of school and enter a world that no longer recognises their needs? For…

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Early Years Education

From Dependence to Agency: Protecting the Most Critical Developmental

14 May 2026

Introduction: The Transition That Shapes the Learner  Between the ages of three and six, children move through one of the most important…

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Early Years Education

How Thoughtful Teaching and Modelling of Vocabulary Can Transform

14 May 2026

Vocabulary is the heartbeat of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is through words that children interpret their world, form…

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Edtech

GESS Talks Webinar 47: Classroom Innovation Labs: How to Pilot, Test &

05 May 2026

Taking place on Friday 15th May, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE. Educational technology promises transformation—but too often schools invest in tools…

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Sustainability

The Green Gap Crisis, What Happens When Awareness Is Not Enough

23 April 2026

How schools, homes, and communities can bridge the divide between knowing and doing before it is too late It was a quiet but productive Tuesday…

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Sustainability Wellbeing

Sustaining Progress: Why the Future of Education Depends on Teacher and

23 April 2026

Across the UAE, education is evolving at pace. Classrooms are becoming more inclusive, more innovative, and more future-focused. Behind this progress…

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