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About The AI for Kids Academy

At The AI for Kids Academy, our mission is simple: to prepare children for a future shaped by artificial intelligence. We believe every child deserves the chance to understand, create with, and thrive alongside these powerful tools.

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Meet The Team

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Rooven Pakkiri – Founder & Lead Instructor

One of the UK’s leading AI educators, Rooven has been invited to speak at international conferences and leadership events around the world, and has authored books on digital transformation. With experience teaching AI and digital skills to professionals across global organisations, he brings expertise and real-world insights to every session

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​​He now brings that same expertise to a younger audience, making AI accessible, practical, and engaging for children.

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Rooven believes AI will shape the next generation more than any before it. Yet many children are already using these tools without truly understanding them.

 

His mission is to provide structured, safe guidance so young people grow up to be confident, thoughtful and capable in a world shaped by AI. 

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Rooven teaches in small, focused groups where discussion and curiosity are encouraged. His sessions are highly interactive and centred on helping children question, understand and master the technology they use. ​

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Rooven also spent three years as the Head of Operations at a London 11+ tutoring company. As a father of four whom he personally prepared for the 11+, he has a strong understanding of how children learn and stay motivated.​

  • Google

  • Aramco

  • Adobe

  • Red Cross

  • PwC

  • The World Bank

  • Société Générale

  • United Nations

  • European Central Bank

  • Roche

🚀 Ready to See the Difference?

If you’d like your child to move from simply using technology to truly understanding and creating with it, our 8-week live courses are the perfect next step.

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Harry Way - Operations Director

Harry oversees the day-to-day operations of The AI for Kids Academy, including enrolment, scheduling, and parent communications.

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He holds a first-class Master of Engineering degree from the University of Oxford, with a focus on machine learning and information systems.

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He works behind the scenes to ensure the academy runs smoothly and provides a clear, organised experience for both students and parents.

Together, we’re committed to helping children become confident, capable and thoughtful users of AI. 

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