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 — not just as users, but as thoughtful, creative, and ethical digital citizens.
Why We Exist
Schools are moving slower than technology. Parents know their children need future-ready skills, but aren’t sure how to provide them. That’s where we step in.
Our courses bridge the gap between education and the real world — making AI fun, practical, and age-appropriate. We combine creativity with responsibility, helping children build the confidence to use AI in ways that will benefit them for years to come.
Meet The Team
Rooven Pakkiri – Founder & Lead Instructor
One of the UK’s leading AI educators, Rooven has taught professionals worldwide, authored books, and spoken internationally on digital transformation. He has taught senior leaders at major corporations and now brings that same expertise to a younger audience. He makes AI fun, accessible, and future-focused — giving your child expert skills from a trusted authority.
Rooven has taught AI to employees of some of the world’s most respected organisations, including the World Bank, United Nations, US Military, Google, and top companies such as Roche, PWC, ASML, and Societe Generale.
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Harry Way — Managing Director
Harry oversees strategy and operations, ensuring parents receive a seamless, professional service. With a First Class Oxford University Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire, he combines technical expertise with business leadership to guarantee quality at every step.
Sarah Way – Academic Director
Sarah is a PhD-qualified teacher, examiner, and tutor with over a decade of proven success across English departments in London schools. As Academic Director of The AI for Kids Academy, Sarah applies this expertise to ensure every lesson is engaging, structured, and designed to turn curiosity into genuine understanding and confidence.
"The next generation will grow up alongside AI in ways we can barely imagine. My goal isn't
just to teach children how to use these powerful tools, but to help them become thoughtful,
creative, and ethical AI citizens. Through our AI for Kids program, we're not just preparing
them for the future - we're empowering them to help shape it" - Rooven Pakkiri, program director
🚀 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.