Showcasing Excellence in Digital Learning
RGS Worcester and RGS The Grange hosted a Digital Learning Study Tour in collaboration with the West Midlands EdTech Hub. This joint #AppleRTC and West Mids EdTech Hub event brought together school leaders from across the West Midlands and beyond, including representatives from The Windsor Academy Trust, Rivers Academy Trust, and schools as far afield as Reading.
The day began with a welcome by the Headmaster of RGS Worcester followed by inspiring presentations by our pupil Digital Geniuses, showcasing their expertise in digital technology. Visitors then toured RGS Worcester to witness how digital teaching and learning have become an integral part of everyday practice, demonstrating how technology is seamlessly embedded across the curriculum, enhancing learning and enriching the classroom experience. Teachers also shared how digital tools are reducing workload, streamlining organisation and improving the quality of feedback.
The tour continued at RGS The Grange, where Headmaster Gareth Hughes highlighted the School’s journey to becoming a leader in digital innovation within Prep education. Guests toured classrooms from Years One to Year Six, observing how technology is thoughtfully integrated across a wide range of subjects. The proficiency of both pupils and teachers emphasised that digital technology at RGS The Grange is not a novelty but a purposeful tool that enhances teaching and learning where it adds value.
The event concluded with lunch, a Q&A session, and a final debrief at RGS Worcester. Thank you goes to all the staff across our Schools who opened their classrooms and to the catering, event-planning, and maintenance teams who ensured the day ran smoothly. Special recognition goes to our pupil Digital Geniuses for their eloquence and expertise in presenting the power of digital learning. We extend our gratitude to our guests and warmly invite them to return to the RGS Worcester Family of Schools.
RGS Worcester’s Approach to AI Showcased at Leading Conferences
Last week, Assistant Head and Director of Innovation, Mr John Jones, presented The RGS Worcester Family of Schools’ pioneering AI strategy at three prestigious events. These engagements highlighted how the Schools have developed a comprehensive, research-driven approach to integrating Artificial Intelligence into education.
At the HMC (Heads’ Conference) Online Seminar, Mr Jones joined Mr Matt Warne, Head of Computing and Digital Learning at RGS The Grange, to present the transformative potential of AI in education. Together, they shared data on how RGS Worcester has built stakeholder confidence in AI through the development of AI literacy and careful, measured implementation.
Mr Jones also represented RGS Worcester at the Apple Distinguished Schools Conference held at Apple’s headquarters in Battersea Power Station. This event brought together educators to discuss the future of digital learning, with Mr Jones sharing the School’s innovative AI journey.
The week concluded with the LGfL EdTech Hubs Conference at Samsung KX, where Mr Jones joined regional leaders in exploring the transformational role of technology in schools nationwide. This event emphasised the ethical use of AI and the growing demand for professional development in this area.
These conferences reinforced RGS Worcester’s position at the forefront of educational innovation, ensuring AI is used thoughtfully and effectively to enhance learning outcomes. As Mr Jones noted during his presentations, the integration of AI must balance innovation with responsibility. The RGS Worcester Family of Schools remains committed to shaping a future where AI serves as a force for good in education.
