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    Our vision is for every teacher and learner to have access to intelligent tools that help them succeed.

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    CENTURY has been developed by an award-winning team of experienced teachers, neuroscientists and technologists. Together, we have combined the latest research in learning science, artificial intelligence and neuroscience to ensure CENTURY is underpinned by evidence-based scientific and pedagogical techniques.

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    • Priya Lakhani OBE

      Founder CEO

      Barrister and entrepreneur, Priya founded CENTURY in 2013 after being struck by underachievement rates in schools. A frequent keynote speaker and media commentator, Priya is also a co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI in Education.

    • Kevin Schmidt

      Chief Technology Officer

      Kevin leads our team of software engineers and data scientists. He brings a wealth of experience working in data tech companies including Mind Candy, Last.fm and Goldman Sachs. Kevin ensures CENTURY’s platform is unbiased and secure.

    • Rahul Bakrania

      Chief Operations Officer & Chief Financial Officer

      Rahul oversees Finance and Operations at CENTURY. He has years of experience working in top financial roles across various industries and makes sure everything runs smoothly.

    • Alice Little

      Head of Neuroscience & Co-Head of Strategic Operations

      Alice ensures CENTURY is underpinned by the latest evidence in neuroscience. Working with universities across the world, Alice incorporates proven techniques in memory retention, metacognitive skill development and other areas of research to help students learn.

    • Tom Thacker

      Head of Schools

      Former Assistant Head, Tom has spent years working in schools before joining CENTURY. He now leads our in-house team of experienced teachers who create our content and deliver training in schools.

    • Liz Macfie

      Head of Data Science

      Liz looks after all things data – storage, pipelines, analysis and machine learning. Together with her team, Liz is responsible for making CENTURY an intelligent tool for teachers by creating the AI that powers the platform.

    • Ruben Canhoto

      Head of Design

      Ruben is responsible for designing the look of CENTURY. He works closely with schools, teachers and our neuroscientists to ensure the platform doesn’t just look great but is engaging for students and easy to use.

    • Gareth Parker

      Head of Application

      Gareth looks after the CENTURY platform and knows the application inside-out. He works closely with our teachers, neuroscientists and product team to develop new features and makes sure they are built to a high standard.

    • Cassie Wise

      Head of Product

      As a former Head of Department, Cassie has a strong understanding of what schools need. She applies her past experience from the classroom and knowledge of the education sector to create new features for the platform.

    • Alex Blackburn

      Head of Communications

      Alex is responsible for promoting CENTURY’s mission to help every student succeed. He works closely with schools to communicate the impact of CENTURY across the world.

    • Fergus Hamilton

      Head of Customer Success

      Fergus runs our team of school account managers. They make sure the implementation process is smooth and are always on-hand for support, helping our schools get the most out of CENTURY.

    • Hugh Anderson-Elliott

      Head of Strategic Operations

      Hugh is responsible for delivering CENTURY’s big projects. If we are working with a large organization be it a government or a business, Hugh and his team will ensure CENTURY delivers.

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      Testimonial

      Data dashboards mean you can effectively use your time targeting which students need more challenge or support, in specific topic areas.

      Sam Wignell, Head of Science and Technology

      Ansford Academy

      News & Blog

      CENTURY named Economic Disruptor of the Year

      CENTURY has been named overall winner of the Spectator Economic Disruptor of the Year Awards, an awards scheme to recognise the innovative British firms having the biggest positive influence on their sectors.

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      News & Blog

      How technology will create superteachers

      In Independent Education Today, CENTURY Founder CEO Priya Lakhani OBE argues that technology will improve, not diminish, the role of humans in teaching.

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      Testimonial

      CENTURY is an integral part of our Trust’s digital drive for education. Students have an individual pathway, staff have live analysis and control of workload, making their feedback more accurate and responsive. We see a desire to succeed from all.

      Sharon Bruton, Chief Executive Officer

      The Keys Federation

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