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UTCAI, 82 London Road, Croydon (2026)

20/10/2025

🎤 WHERE VOICES RISE, FUTURES TRANSFORM 🎤

Tomorrow, 150+ amazing inner-city students will walk through the doors of the UK House of Lords, not as visitors, but as potential changemakers ready to claim their voices and their power.

This is , an empowering day dedicated to building confidence, unlocking potential and reminding our young people that they belong in every room, especially the rooms where decisions are made.

✨ THE EXPERIENCE ✨

ACS International Schools Alumni and Friends and UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) have partnering with Loud Speaker's sensational Oba Akinwale and Calvin Eden to deliver transformational workshops that will equip students with the skills and self-belief to speak up, stand out and lead.

The students are looking forward to an amazing day at Westminster School, London, where their exceptional outreach team is opening their doors and hearts to make this possible.

Then in the afternoon, we move to the UK House of Lords itself.

🤝 STRONGER TOGETHER 🤝

This wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners:
• ACS International Schools Graeme Lawrie MBA MBE FRSA FCCT, Jane Quelch & Robyne Simpson
• We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire)
• Westminster School, London Outreach Team

Hugh thanks you to the incredible Lord Jim Knight, whose unwavering support and for educational equity continues to inspire us all

Every young person deserves access to opportunities that expand their horizons. Together, we’re making that happen, one empowered voice at a time.💫

03/08/2025

🏆 Football Family Residential 2025: A Weekend That Changes Lives ⚽

Another incredible Football Family residential weekend at ACS International Schools has wrapped up, and we're genuinely overwhelmed with gratitude!

This marks our 4th year of this transformative initiative between We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) and ACS International Schools, bringing together 37 remarkable young people from Brixton and Croydon. 💙✨

The 4-Day Journey: 📅

🔹 FRIDAY - Leadership Foundation 👑

Our 10 Young Leaders arrived first, preparing activities and attending a powerful leadership session with Calvin Eden from Loud Speaker. These former participants stepping into leadership roles fills us with immense pride.

🔹 SATURDAY - The Magic Begins ✨
27 students joined for an action-packed day featuring:
• RC Vision CIC STEM remote-controlled cars 🚗
• HADO VR Sports experiences 🔈 ⚽
• Team building and instant friendships forming 🤝

🔹 SUNDAY - Adventures & Champions 🦁
• Young Leaders prepared breakfast for everyone (moving beyond words!)
• Empathy workshop with Alex Mclean from
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• Football seasons with fty Fty and Palace for Life Foundation ⚽
• KickX - Hybrid Football Arena visit - UK’s first Hybrid Football Arena! 🎯
• Watched the hashtag win their second UEFA Women's Euro Championship together 🏆

🔹 MONDAY - Celebrating Growth 🌅
Final day celebrations, heartfelt farewells, and the beginning of lifelong bonds.

Young Leaders Excellence: 👑

What makes this special is watching former participants evolve into confident leaders. They now mentor newcomers, plan activities and demonstrate leadership that inspires everyone around them. Their transformation journey is extraordinary.

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Partners and collaborators over 4 years🙏

ACS International Schools | We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) | Moody's Corporation’s |
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Special recognition to our behind-the-scenes super heroes: Jane Quelch, Graeme Lawrie MBE FRSA FCCT , Ian Ahmet, hashtag , Rosie Peskett, Robyne Simpson, Jen Baker, Karen Ayerst, Keishana Kelly, Ashley K. Arnaud, Akram, Lee Chudy and countless more🌟

The Impact: 💫

The genuine joy on every face reminds us why we do this work. These weekends create lasting confidence, meaningful friendships, and plant seeds of possibility that will grow for years to come.

Already excited for the next one! The bonds formed and lessons learned will continue rippling through these young lives long after this weekend ends.

“Football Fades, Family is Forever” The Footbal Family ⚽💙

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24/03/2025

🎓💡🚀 **AI TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: OUR PRO-DEV DAY HIGHLIGHTS**

Incredible energy surged through our first-ever AI Professional Development Day hosted at headquarters in Croydon! The collaborative spirit was truly electric as educators gathered to explore the future of learning.

Partnering with and we dove deep into how artificial intelligence—especially natural language processing—is revolutionising education. Teachers discovered how AI can transform their daily practice: imagine crafting engaging lesson plans in minutes, delivering personalised feedback at scale, and automating those time-consuming administrative tasks!

✨ The true game-changer? AI’s remarkable potential for students with and . We explored cutting-edge tools creating truly inclusive classrooms where EVERY student can access learning in ways that work for them and truly thrive.

🛡️ With great power comes great responsibility. Our expert panel shared practical safeguarding frameworks ensuring AI implementation remains ethical, transparent, and secure—putting student wellbeing at the center of innovation.

Heartfelt thanks to our brilliant contributors: Daniel Emmerson, Esther Cheng Dina Foster David Turnbull Ewemade Orobator, Chinedum Ogbonnaya, for capturing the magic, and for fueling our minds with delicious refreshments!

This conversation is just beginning. Let’s shape education’s future together—one classroom, one innovation, one student at a time.

👇 How do you see AI transforming your classroom or learning experience? Share your thoughts below!

12/03/2025

🚀 A Milestone Moment: Our 1st AI Professional Development Day in Croydon at !

On Wednesday, 5th March 2025, we hosted our first-ever AI Professional Development Day in Croydon at the incredible , bringing together educators for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Organised by and in partnership with We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) this event kicked off a series of professional development sessions designed to equip teachers with the tools and strategies needed to navigate AI in education.

The day was packed with valuable discussions on AI safety and ethics, strategic AI readiness frameworks, and practical evaluation tools to measure AI’s impact in schools.

Attendees engaged in hands-on learning, explored real-world applications, and built meaningful connections with fellow educators passionate about the future of AI in education.

A huge thank you to Daniel Emmerson, Esther Cheng, Dina Foster, David Turnbull, Ewemade Orobator, David L. , and Joanie’s Catering for your incredible support in making this event so successful.

With AI literacy, compliance, and data privacy at the forefront, this event reinforced the power of collaboration in shaping the future of education. And this is just the beginning!

We’re excited to continue delivering FREE, in-person AI training sessions for educators across Croydon. Stay tuned for more updates!

03/01/2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an incredible year of growth, collaboration and impact at We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire). It has been a year marked by meaningful partnerships, transformative programs and the unwavering dedication of our team, supporters, and participants.

Building Stronger Communities

This year, we continued to strengthen our partnerships with incredible organisations, including Acspartnership Palaceforlifefdn Afewee fty Fty and schools such as , and . Together, we reached more youth than ever before, delivering programs that empower, inspire and create lasting change.

Highlights of 2024

• The Football Family Program with Palaceforlifefdn made a profound difference, thanks to the exceptional efforts of , , , and .

• Partnerships with VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools) and brought innovative resources and opportunities to our community.

• Our work with ACS International Schools and their remarkable team—including Graeme Lawrie MBE FRSA FCCT Jane Quelch and others—ensured our programs reached new heights of excellence.

Inspiring People, Driving Change

A special thank you to the incredible individuals behind We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) — Ashley K, , and —for their tireless commitment to our mission. Coaches like Lee Chudy and from FTYFLY continued to inspire and guide young talent, while students and their families brought unparalleled energy and dedication.

Looking Ahead to 2025
As we celebrate our successes, we also look forward to an even brighter future. We are excited to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and continue collaborating with organisations passionate about youth empowerment.

To everyone who has been part of our journey last year—thank you for making 2024 unforgettable. Together, we are united to change and inspire!

Warm regards,
The We Are UTCAI Team

21/11/2024

Three years ago, We Are UTCAI (United to Change and Inspire) partnered with ACS International Schools to launch the transformative Program, harnessing the power of sport and education to uplift young lives and entire communities.

Recently, four of our young leaders had the incredible opportunity to join where they helped build a school and collaborated closely with the local community.

Under the visionary guidance of Jane Quelch and , this program emphasizes meaningful, sustainable impact, teaching students the principles of global citizenship and ethical service.

This life-changing journey has empowered our students to grow as leaders, building resilience and a strong commitment to driving positive change in the world.

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to ACS International Schools, Graeme Lawrie MBE FRSA FCCT, Jane Quelch, and the exceptional team for their unwavering leadership, support and vision. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for young people.

A huge thank you also goes to the incredible supporters who have championed the Football Family Program over the past three years, including Afewee , , Palaceforlifefdn Lee Chudy, Rosie Peskett Robyne Simpson, Francois Serin, Ashley K, , VSS (Virtual Soccer Schools), , , and many others.

And, of course, we celebrate our amazing students and their dedicated parents, whose tireless efforts make this initiative a success. Thank you! 🙏🏽

📩 Contact us for more information: [email protected]

29/10/2024

On 28th October 2024, our Year 7-8 The Football Family students had the incredible opportunity to visit with .

This state of the art facility, our students trained under the guidance of Crystal Palace coaches, honing their skills on the pitch while embracing a space dedicated to growth and potential.

Merky FC HQ, founded by local artist in collaboration with adidas, is more than just a football center; it’s a hub for creativity and community, created to “nurture the voices of tomorrow.” Equipped with top-tier football pitches, locker rooms, a recording studio, conference spaces, and an EA Sports gaming hub, it’s designed to inspire the next generation in every way possible.

Massive thank you to , amazing coaches, Keishana Kelly from plus our phenomenal students who made the day so special. Keep shining your beautiful inner light 💡

27/09/2024

Today marks the first anniversary of the tragic loss of Elianne Adam, an angel taken from us far too soon. As the rain falls down in central Croydon, at the unveiling of Elianne Adam mural it mirrors the tears we have shed and the pain felt by countless families affected by knife crime.

Elianne's name holds profound meaning to her beloved mother Dorcas Andam.

E for Elated, the joy they felt when they learned they were having a daughter.

L for the Laughter and Love she brought into their lives.

I for the way she could Ignite any room with her vibrant spirit.

A for Adorable, the essence of who she was.

N for Never allowing Negativity to dampen her light.

N for Never Afraid, facing life with courage.

E for Everlasting Rest with her Saviour.

As we remember Elianne, we also grieve for all young lives lost to senseless knife crime. Our collective pain—mothers, fathers, brothers, aunts, uncles, families, and communities—calls out for change. We cannot allow this cycle of violence to continue.

Let us unite in our demand for action. We urge governments, politicians, police forces, and every member of our communities to take a stand against this epidemic. Together, we can turn our grief into a force for change, ensuring a safer world for our children.

Let Elianne's legacy inspire us to create a brighter future, where love triumphs over violence. Together, we can make a difference.

With hope and determination.

14/06/2024

Ban Zombie Knives

Bereaved families were joined by community leaders, teachers and politicians (Image: Harrison Galliven)

Government, local authorities, and youth unite to demand immediate action against the menace of zombie knives.

In a powerful display of solidarity, bereaved families, community leaders, teachers, and politicians have come together to address the urgent issue of knife crime affecting the youth. The event held at Selhurst Park served as a platform for the grieving parents of Croydon’s young victims to voice their concerns and demand swift action from national and local government.

Among the heartfelt pleas, families, including that of Elianne Andam, emphasized the need to expedite the ban on zombie knives, machetes, and swords. These weapons have been identified by medical professionals as inflicting severe trauma on victims, amplifying the devastating impact of knife crime. The teachers and parents also stressed the importance of early intervention strategies to tackle this deeply rooted issue that continues to plague the borough.

During the gathering, which saw the participation of eight families who have tragically lost their children to knife crime, the history of Croydon’s knife crime and youth violence was extensively discussed. It became evident that the problem is not only pressing but also multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach.

Resounding agreement resonated among the attendees regarding the urgent need to ban zombie knives, machetes, and swords. Theresa Amiable Lina, a grieving parent, passionately questioned the very purpose of these weapons, raising the crucial point that they serve no purpose other than to cause harm.

This united call for action from government, local authorities, and the youth community highlights the gravity of the situation and the determination to create a safer environment for all. The time for immediate and decisive action against the proliferation of zombie knives is now.

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