Many educators leave contextualising maths and English training inspired — but translating the principles into everyday planning can still feel challenging.
This interactive 90-minute webinar builds on your existing knowledge on contextualising maths and English and takes you to the next stage of practice: designing contextualised maths and English opportunities quickly, confidently and meaningfully using AI tools and structured planning approaches.
Drawing on practical work with providers, the session demonstrates how AI can support educators to identify naturally occurring maths and English within vocational delivery and generate meaningful learning activities that build apprentice confidence.
Rather than replacing professional judgement, AI becomes a thinking partner that helps tutors move from theory to practical curriculum design.
The session will focus on practical examples, collaborative activities and live demonstrations so participants leave with ideas they can immediately apply in their own programmes.
Participants will:
- Revisit the key principles of contextualising maths and English
- Explore how AI tools can support contextualised curriculum planning
- Identify naturally occurring maths and English opportunities within vocational programmes
- Use structured prompts to generate contextualised activities and questions
- Strengthen the link between intent, implementation and impact when embedding maths and English
- Explore simple strategies for using AI to support lesson planning, questioning and learner engagement
What makes this session different
This session focuses on practical implementation rather than theory, showing how AI tools can help educators:
- generate contextualised examples
- develop realistic workplace scenarios
- design meaningful learner activities
- reduce planning time while improving relevance
Participants will also receive a simple AI prompt guide and contextualising checklist that can be used to support future lesson and programme planning.
About your session
Christine Edwards QTLS is an education consultant with over 25 years’ experience in post-16 education, specialising in inclusive curriculum design and the contextualisation of maths, English and digital skills in vocational education and apprenticeships. She strengthens curriculum coherence, improves learner confidence and supports staff to embed core skills effectively in real-world learning contexts.
Christine is a Greater Manchester Maths Ambassador and delivers CPD nationally for organisations including ETF and AELP. Known for her energy, insight and practical, evidence-informed approach, Christine is a trusted voice in the sector. She helps providers shift mindsets, strengthen staff confidence and embed core skills in vocational training in ways that improve engagement, inclusion and learner outcomes.
“Christine’s delivery was engaging, informative and practical. The tools she shared helped us completely rethink our approach to embedding maths and English – and the AI guidance was a real bonus!”
– Workshop delegate, 2025
“Christine planned and delivered a very interactive session, which involved everyone. The time went so quickly, and the learning is here to stay!”
“Christine’s obvious expertise in this area. She wasn’t just reading from slides. Great examples of practical use, and engagement. Very relevant”
“Really liked the different activities and facilitator was very positive about the subject and encouraging throughout”
– Professional development attendees
This session is designed for:
- Graduates of the ETF Apprenticeship Workforce Development programme
- Apprenticeship tutors and trainers
- Curriculum leaders
- Quality and teaching & learning leads
- Staff supporting Functional Skills within apprenticeship delivery
Booking and payment:
You can either attend live or register and be sent the materials and recording to review in your own time. We recommend attending live to get the maximum value out of the interactive segments of the event.
If you have several staff who would benefit, let us know and we’ll send you details of the most cost-effective way of accessing the session.
If you’re a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority), and unable to book via card, please email us. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)
SDN Mesma Group professional development is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.
Webinar booking
Your purchase will include:
- Live webinar
- Webinar recording
- AI prompt guide
- Contextualising checklist
- Breakout activity: designing contextualised activities
- Webinar slide deck
Date – Thursday 21 May – 11am-12.30pm
Cost – £95 (+VAT)
In-house delivery
If you have a group of individuals interested, we can host a bespoke version for your organisation and tailor the content to you.
Please get in contact, and we can chat through your requirements and timescales:
T: 07415 414877