AI in Care and Education: Enhancing Humanity or Risking Connection?

In this solo episode of the Able to Care podcast, Andy Baker—behaviour specialist, author, trainer, and speaker—explores a topic that’s becoming impossible to ignore: artificial intelligence in care and education. With AI tools appearing in classrooms, care homes, and behaviour support planning, Andy asks: 🧠 Is AI a threat or an opportunity? 💡 Can it support person-centred practice—or risk removing the person altogether? This thought-provoking episode explores how AI can: Free up carers, teachers, and support workers to focus on what really matters Improve inclusion by adapting communication and materials to individual needs Assist with planning, documentation, and accessibility — without replacing empathy or connection Whether you're a parent using tech at home, a teacher considering AI tools, or a care professional balancing paperwork with people work—this episode is for you. 💙 Sponsored by: Carers Card UK Proud to support unpaid and paid carers across the UK. ✅ Emergency ID card ✅ Discounts on essentials, days out, clothing & glasses ✅ Access to a wellbeing hub, Carers Circle & app-based support 🎁 All for less than the price of a box of chocolates a year. 👉 Able Training Courses www.able-training.co.uk/podcast 📘 Andy’s Book – Targeting the Positive: Instagram – @abletraining Facebook – Able Training LinkedIn – Andy Baker YouTube – Able Training