We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded AiEd Certified Explorer Status, making us the first secondary school in the UK to achieve this important recognition.

This award celebrates our commitment to the safe, ethical and purposeful use of artificial intelligence across our whole-school community, ensuring that innovation always supports high quality learning and strong pastoral care. As an Explorer School, we are recognised for:

• Preparing students and staff for an AI powered future through thoughtful, practical integration of new tools.
• Taking a responsible, structured approach that prioritises safety, integrity and wellbeing.
• Leading the way in our sector, contributing to emerging best practice in how schools adopt and model the use of AI.

Holding Explorer status reflects our belief that AI should enhance, not replace, great teaching, curiosity, creativity and human connection. It also signals our willingness to move early, learn boldly, and innovate responsibly, always with our students’ futures at the heart of every decision we make.

This achievement is an exciting milestone for our community, and we look forward to continuing to develop approaches that place Teddington School at the forefront of purposeful educational innovation.