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Outbreak: A 60-Minute AI Decision Simulation for Your Sixth Form Induction

Outbreak — A 60-Minute AI Decision Simulation for Your Sixth Form Induction

The July induction window

Late-June to early-July — target the window while students are still available after GCSEs and before results day, while their plans are still open.

A 60-minute hybrid experience

Led in the room by Paul Beashel, with Professor Graham Ball (Professor of AI in the Life Sciences) joining live online.

Seamless school integration

Your school provides the room and screen; we bring all simulation materials and facilitation.

The Simulation Experience — five phases of the Outbreak induction simulation
Students leave with a different relationship to AI — treating it as a capable but fallible colleague, not an authority.
Outbreak programme design

What students gain

  • Critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving under pressure
  • Practical experience using AI-style tools with real scientific constraints
  • Confidence to question outputs and exercise professional judgement
  • Exposure to life-sciences decision-making in a safe, facilitated setting

Handled responsibly

The science is real; themes are addressed factually and proportionately. AI is presented as neither an oracle nor a threat. Participation is opt-in; no session recordings are taken.

Led by experts

Paul Beashel
Paul Beashel

Programme Director, FutureReady

Professor Graham Ball
Professor Graham Ball FRSB

Professor of AI in the Life Sciences

The session is led by Paul Beashel in the room, with Professor Graham Ball online. Outbreak runs for 60 minutes, followed by a 30-minute introduction to FutureReady for students who want to find out more.

For schools in Essex

Sessions are being hosted at partner schools this July — some opening their sessions to students from neighbouring schools as well as their own.

If your school would like to take part, host a session, or share information with families, contact Paul Beashel:

paul.beashel@excellence-first.com

Outbreak is part of the FutureReady Life Sciences Journey, delivered in partnership by CognateUK and Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy.