The Marking Project

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CPD Grounded in Real Classroom Practice

This isn't training from a consultant who read about AI in education. Chris Mitchell is a practising classroom teacher with over 32 years of experience who built The Marking Project from scratch, tested it on real students, and has the outcome data to prove it works — GCSE pass rates improved from 65% to 85% after introducing AI-enhanced feedback.

Every session is practical, honest about what AI can and can't do, and immediately applicable to the classroom. No hype. No theory without evidence.

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What You Will Gain

Select your role to see the benefits most relevant to you.

Save hours per marking cycle — practical AI workflows that fit around your existing practice
Produce better feedback, not just faster feedback — consistent, diagnostic, mark-by-mark breakdowns for every student
Make feedback stick — the quiz gateway model that forces genuine engagement rather than a quick glance at a grade
Use AI with professional confidence — understand what AI gets right, where it needs your judgement, and how to stay in control
Hands-on platform training — learn to use The Marking Project from upload to published feedback file
Protect yourself and your students — data protection essentials when using AI with student work

Build a consistent department-wide feedback approach — same quality of assessment regardless of who does the marking
Question Level Analysis for your whole cohort — instantly see where students across the year group are underperforming
Reduce workload inequality within your team — AI levels the playing field so marking burden is shared fairly
Adapt the pipeline to your subject and exam board — not a one-size-fits-all solution
Build an evidence base — exportable data to demonstrate impact to senior leaders
Sustainable CPD — skills your team can build on year after year, not a one-off workshop

The business case for AI-enhanced assessment — time saved, outcomes improved, staff retention and wellbeing
A model for responsible scaling — from one department to the whole school, with proper governance
Ethical AI use in practice — how to introduce AI marking transparently to parents, students and governors
Data protection and safeguarding — a clear framework for using AI with student work safely and legally
Evidence of impact — real outcome data from a working implementation, not a pilot study
Staff confidence and buy-in — training that meets teachers where they are, not where consultants assume they are

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How We Can Work Together

CPD is available in several formats to suit your school's needs and calendar.

🏫 In-School INSET

Half-day or full-day sessions delivered at your school. Hands-on, practical, and tailored to your subject and context. Ideal for department teams or whole-staff training days.

💻 Online Webinar

Live, interactive sessions for subject networks, teaching alliances, or multi-school groups. Flexible scheduling and no travel costs.

📖 Self-Paced Course

A structured online course hosted on themarkingproject.com. Work through the material at your own pace, with access to video walkthroughs and practical exercises.

🤝 Consultancy

Ongoing support for schools wanting to implement AI-enhanced feedback at scale. Includes platform setup, staff training, and review of impact data.

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Interested in CPD for your school, department or network? Get in touch and we'll get back to you within two working days.

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