AI: Where does AI belong in primary education? | Primary Focus Podcast

AI is showing up more and more in schools — but many teachers are still unsure what it actually means for teaching and learning.

In this episode, we explore one big question: Where does AI belong in primary education?

The conversation looks at:
- why AI has become such a big topic in education
- the concerns and hesitations many teachers are feeling
- how AI is already being used in schools
- what pupils need to learn about AI and digital literacy
- realistic ways teachers can start exploring AI

The episode explores AI in education in the UK and what it means in practice for primary schools.

Featuring:
- Miles Berry (Professor of Computing Education, University of Roehampton)
- Sophia Elhamid (Computing Content Creator, Kapow Primary)
- Adam Sumner (Curriculum Designer, Kapow Primary)

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Content in this video -
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Why is AI a huge discussion point
03:36 - Three dimensions of AI in schools
05:47 - The problem of hallucination and critical thinking
10:24 - Teacher concerns and professional development
13:02 - Practical strategies for getting started with AI
16:00 - Accountability, safety and AI in the classroom
17:50 - AI education for children
26:35 - Progression and embedding AI across the curriculum
30:15 - Getting started with AI
32.22 - Final thoughts and key takeaways