Our Mission
About DEEP Education
Part of the DEEP Education Network by DEEP Professional, we help schools navigate AI integration with confidence, turning policy guidance into practical action through evidence-based auditing and expert support.
The Journey
From a lockdown YouTube channel to a global audit tool
DEEP Teaching
Born during lockdown as a YouTube channel — Develop, Engage, Explore, Progress. What started as one teacher sharing ideas became a movement.
DEEP Professional
Expanded into professional development courses, facilitated training, and The International Classroom Podcast — connecting educators across the Middle East and beyond.
AI Literacy Audit Tool
Built the only audit tool that cross-references 33 international frameworks simultaneously, giving schools a clear picture of their AI readiness with evidence-based action plans.
The Team
Built on two decades of practice
Alex Gray
Director, DEEP Education
Alex has spent 20 years in education, beginning as a science teacher in grammar and boarding schools across the West Midlands before moving to Dubai in 2015. He has held senior leadership positions including Head of Biology at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Head of Science at Dubai British School Emirates Hills (rated Outstanding by DSIB), and Head of Sixth Form at Arcadia School.
Alex serves as AI Network Lead for the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and was recognised as an ISC Edruptor in both 2024 and 2025 for innovation in education technology. He is a member of the Chartered College of Teachers and has spoken at GESS Dubai and been featured in The National UAE. He co-hosts The International Classroom Podcast — one of the largest education podcasts in Dubai, with hundreds of thousands of views — alongside Drew Owen.
Our Approach
What guides everything we build
Evidence-Based
Every score and recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed international frameworks, from UNESCO and OECD to the EU AI Act and UK government guidance.
Practical
We don't just give you a score. Every audit includes prioritised action plans with step-by-step guidance, quick wins, success criteria, and implementation resources.
School-Centred
Designed by educators for educators. We understand school contexts, workload pressures, and what's realistic to implement within typical constraints.
Transparent
Every score is backed by direct citations from your documents. You can see exactly what evidence supports each finding and trace scores back to source material.
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