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AI READY AUDIT

ai ready partnership

ai ready sprint

Know where you stand.


A structured diagnostic that gives your leadership team a clear, scored picture of your school's AI readiness.


A dedicated consultant will work with you over two weeks to gather necessary information, conduct a structured interview, and complete the report.


AUD $4,500 ex GST


One-off · fully credited if you proceed furthe

Know where you stand.


A structured diagnostic that gives your leadership team a clear, scored picture of your school's AI readiness.


A dedicated consultant will work with you over two weeks to gather necessary information, conduct a structured interview, and complete the report.


AUD $4,500 ex GST


One-off · fully credited if you proceed further


You'll come away with

✓ A scored AI Ready Audit Report 

✓ Staff and community readiness data 

✓ Sector benchmarks from comparable schools 

✓ Board-ready risk framing 

✓ A clear, prioritised action plan

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ai ready sprint

ai ready partnership

ai ready sprint

Get your house in order.


Six months of structured advisory support to put governance foundations in place, build staff capability, and move from reactive to ready.


Priced for your school · ex GST


6-month engagement · Audit included


You'll come away with

✓ Everything in the Audit 

✓ A published AI Policy your community actually owns 

✓ A data gov

Get your house in order.


Six months of structured advisory support to put governance foundations in place, build staff capability, and move from reactive to ready.


Priced for your school · ex GST


6-month engagement · Audit included


You'll come away with

✓ Everything in the Audit 

✓ A published AI Policy your community actually owns 

✓ A data governance and AI tool risk register 

✓ An internal AI Lead and team, operational 

✓ Staff who know what to do and why 

✓ A Board with AI on the agenda, not just the risk register


From reactive to ready — in one semester

discuss a sprint

ai ready partnership

ai ready partnership

ai ready partnership

Build something that lasts.


A full-year embedded partnership for schools that want genuine cultural change, not just a policy document and a PD day.


Priced for your school · ex GST


12-month engagement · Sprint included


You'll come away with

✓ Everything in the Sprint 

✓ AI embedded across curriculum 

✓ Students and parents engaged

✓ Measured matu

Build something that lasts.


A full-year embedded partnership for schools that want genuine cultural change, not just a policy document and a PD day.


Priced for your school · ex GST


12-month engagement · Sprint included


You'll come away with

✓ Everything in the Sprint 

✓ AI embedded across curriculum 

✓ Students and parents engaged

✓ Measured maturity progress against your own baseline 

✓ A school that can sustain this without us


Governance, capability, culture — built to last

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who shall we support next?

Teacher PL

Support staff

Future-proof your teaching in just one session


Why now?

Teachers are overwhelmed, AI is evolving fast, and schools need to stay ahead. Our engaging, interactive “101” workshop cuts through the noise and gives teachers exactly what they need to know, without adding to their workload.


Value:

Learn practical AI tools that can save hours each week.

Cut workload, not corners: use AI to streamline tasks while maintaining teaching quality.

Immediate classroom impact: walk away with ready-to-use strategies.



Support staff

Support staff

AI isn’t just for teachers. Empower your whole school.


Why now?

Admin teams are the backbone of schools, yet most AI training ignores them. This session shows support staff how AI can cut busywork, automate tasks, and create real impact, right now.


Value:

Save hours each week with AI-powered workflows.

Instant ROI: reduce admin overload, improve efficiency, and boost accuracy.

No tech background needed: if you can send an email, you can use AI.

champions

leadership team

Your tech-savvy staff can lead your school’s AI revolution.


Why now?

AI champions need more than basic training, they need a strategy. This hands-on workshop helps them develop real projects, solve real problems, and drive real change.


Value:

Move beyond theory: champions create and execute an AI-powered school initiative.

Upskill key staff: turn early adopters into expert AI leaders.

AI that fits your school: customized for your team and goals.


leadership team

family & community

leadership team

Lead with AI: cut workload, improve strategy, stay ahead.


Why now?

School leaders are drowning in emails, reports, and decision-making fatigue. AI isn’t just another trend: it’s a game-changer for school leadership.


Value:

Reduce decision fatigue: use AI to automate reports and analysis.

Get strategic insights: see how AI can shape policy and governance.

Save time instantly: real-world tools that lighten the workload today.

family & community

family & community

family & community

Help parents support their kids in an AI-driven world.


Why now?

Parents are concerned but confused about AI. They don’t know what’s real, what’s risky, or how to guide their kids. This session gives them clarity, confidence, and control.


Value:

Understand AI risks & opportunities: deepfakes, misinformation, and social media.

Give kids an advantage: help them use AI for learning and future careers.

Practical, no-jargon approach: so parents feel informed, not intimidated.

students

family & community

family & community

AI isn’t cheating: it’s a study superpower.


Why now?

Students already use AI but are they using it well? This workshop teaches them how to use AI ethically, effectively, and in line with school expectations.


Value:

Use AI to study smarter, not harder: research, writing, and revision hacks.

Navigate AI risks: deepfakes, bias, and misinformation.

Future-ready skills: how AI is shaping careers and the job market.

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