How AI literacy and skills programmes can support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs towards employability
Speaker
Alexander Vansittart
Agenda
5pm - Event start and presentation
6pm - Estimated event close
Synopsis
This talk examines how AI literacy and skills programmes can support students with SEMH ( Social, Emotional, and Mental Health ) needs to develop the capabilities required for employment. It outlines key design principles, highlights practical approaches from the classroom, and considers how AI can be used to build engagement, independence and transferable skills. The talk offers opportunities for educators seeking to align SEND provision, , for children and young people with special needs and disabilities , with the demands of an AI-driven workforce.
About the speaker
Alexander Vansittart is a teacher with a background in Classics, having trained in Latin before moving into specialist SEND provision. . His work has focused on supporting students with additional needs, with particular experience in adapting curriculum and pedagogy to improve engagement. In 2024, he joined the Sabrewing programme at David Game College, contributing to the development of one of Europe’s first AI-led classrooms. His practice centres on the thoughtful integration of technology and artificial intelligence to enhance learning, with a specific interest in improving accessibility, motivation and outcomes for all students.
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