Technology changes. Schools need people who understand both.
GenTech was created from inside education, to help schools make sense of AI and technology and turn it into something that works for leaders, teachers and learners.
Built from inside education
I'm Ravi Chagger. I started as a classroom teacher, went on to lead computer science in secondary schools, and later led AI strategy across a multi-academy trust.
Along the way I worked on curriculum, cyber security, funding and staff development. I saw how often technology is easy to talk about and hard to make work in a real school, with real budgets and real workload.
Schools don't need more technology for technology's sake. They need people who understand what it can do, and what it actually means for leaders, teachers and learners.
That's why I started GenTech: to bring a community together and build a central education AI hub, so schools can share what works.
Track record
The work behind GenTech, across schools, funding and the wider technology community.
Recognition
- Featured by the Department for EducationIn the DfE's support materials for the safe and effective use of AI in education, 2026, which include a short video appearance. See the GOV.UK support materials
- Commended by OfstedBuilt a multi-site Computing and Technology curriculum from nothing into an accredited strength, with provision commended by inspectors on more than ten occasions.
- Ofsted inspections across a large MATPart of the team that met inspectors and presented evidence on subject and trust-wide provision, across many inspections in a large multi-academy trust.
- Freeman of WCITA Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, a City of London livery company, and a member of its Education and Training Committee since 2023.
Impact
- AI across a multi-academy trustRolled out Google Gemini, NotebookLM and Microsoft Copilot to all learners and more than 500 staff, with an AI governance framework covering data privacy, GDPR and safeguarding.
- 25% less administrative workloadFor more than 100 staff, while keeping to DfE standards in full.
- £1.5m+ in grants and partnershipsOverseen with organisations including Arts Council England and DP World.
- 100% A*–C for six years in a rowAs Director of Computer Science across two secondary schools.
- Disadvantage gap closed by 25%Across English, maths, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, as KS4 ICT lead and Pupil Premium coordinator.
- Hundreds of apprentices to Level 4Took adult apprentices through the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification.
- Resources downloaded worldwideCreated a range of computing curriculum resources, as a consultant, designed to reduce teacher workload and downloaded by teachers around the world.
Talks and leadership
- Chair, Havering ChangingIndependent Chair of an Arts Council England Creative People and Places programme at Queens Theatre, Havering, from February 2025 to February 2026. Oversaw budget and grant decisions.
- Archives of ITEducation Consultant Lead. Chaired and spoke at education forum meetings, and serves on the education committee.
- AI TeachMeet London, March 2026Spoke at the event. Read about the event
- Bett Show, January 2026Interviewed by the Good Future Foundation on AI in schools, and took pupils to see education technology at the show first-hand.
- Good Future Foundation interviewAI from Two Perspectives: The ECT Teacher and the Headteacher. Watch interview
- STEM Community Live: AI SprintsFeatured in series 2, episode 8, 'Talking about AI' and the role of oracy. Watch the session
- Archives of IT Annual ForumSpoke to the education and technology community at the Archives of IT Annual Forum, held at WCIT.
- Staff CPD and an AI roadmapDesigned and delivered a trust-wide CPD programme for teachers and leaders, and launched the trust's AI roadmap.
In practice
Watch and listen
Qualifications and training
What I believe
Technology should strengthen learning
It should connect to what happens in the classroom, not add another layer of workload.
Every school is different
There is no template school. Good support starts with your people, priorities and context.
Teachers don't need to become specialists
They need practical confidence and support, in plain language, to use technology well.
Beyond one person
No single organisation has every answer on AI. GenTech works with trusted specialists, charities and technology partners, including Phil Wickins and digit, so schools get the right expertise for the job.
Let's make technology make sense.
Book a 30-minute call. We'll talk through where you are with AI and the sensible next step, with no obligation.