New Blog Feature: Introducing the Taught AI YouTube Channel

Ben Duggan
May 5
2 min read

I’m excited to officially launch the Taught AI YouTube Channel — a space designed to cut through the noise and bridge the gap between AI hype and the reality of UK schools.

Why a Taught AI YouTube Channel?

As a former Deputy Head of school and classroom practitioner, I’ve seen first-hand how quickly AI has entered education — and how unclear it still feels for many schools.

Leaders are being pulled in two directions:

the pressure to innovate
and the responsibility to safeguard

This channel is built to offer a third way.

Not “tech for tech’s sake.”Not generic tools.

But practical, policy-aligned AI that actually works in schools.

What You’ll Find on the Channel

I’ll be sharing regular content through three core “Masterclass” series:

⚡ Quick Wins

Short, practical videos designed to save time immediately — from building a full Scheme of Work in minutes to improving parent communication with a trauma-informed approach.

🧠 Platform Masterclasses

Deep dives into the tools you already have — particularly Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot — showing how to use them effectively in a UK school context. This includes building a “Live School Brain” using NotebookLM.

⚖️ Governance & Strategy

Clear, honest guidance on the non-negotiables: GDPR, safeguarding, KCSIE, and Ofsted alignment — helping leaders stay compliant while still moving forward.

A Practitioner-Led Approach

Everything I share is grounded in one simple principle:

Safeguarding first. Workload reduction second. Consistency always.

This isn’t theory. It’s what I used daily in my role as a school leader.

Whether you’re exploring pre-built tools through the Taught AI showcase sites, or learning how to build your own high-quality prompts using the RISEN framework, this channel is designed to give you clarity and confidence.