Lord Knight of Weymouth

Lord Knight of Weymouth's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Knight of Weymouth. His name is James Philip Knight, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Registered Interests

Registered Interests for Lord Knight of Weymouth.

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Category 1: Directorships

  • President, xRapid France SAS (developer of mobile diagnostic technology) (interest ceased 28 April 2023)
  • Director, Suklaa Ltd (educational consultancy); clients are Smart Technologies (education technology supplier); Nord Anglia Education (international school provider); 01Founders (software engineering school); Edurio Ltd (school surveying software); Pickatale Ltd (literacy technology) (interest ceased 31 January 2023); Merlyn Mind (developers of digital assistant for teachers); EVERFI Ltd (helping companies engage with schools through provision of learning content); Xplorealms Ltd (education technology) (interest ceased 30 November 2022); 5Rights (campaigning organisation for children’s rights online) (interest ceased 30 November 2022); GoBubble Ltd (creates authentic opportunities to connect with classrooms around the world) (interest ceased 31 January 2023); Third Bridge Group (investment research); IRIS Software Group; Charter School Capital (investing in school buildings) and Good Notes (developing note-taking software)
  • Non-executive Director, Century-Tech Limited (edtech company using AI and neuroscience to deliver individualised learning for children in support of the teacher)
  • Non-executive Director, Macat International Ltd (international education business specialising in critical thinking training and assessment)
  • Director, xRapid Environment Inc (developer of mobile diagnostic technology)
  • Chair, Board of Directors, Council of British International Schools (COBIS)

Category 2: Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.

  • Member, Qualifications Advisory Board, Pearson plc (publishing and education)

Category 3: Person with significant control of a company (PSC)

  • xRapid France SAS (developer of mobile diagnostic technology) (interest ceased 28 April 2023)
  • Suklaa Ltd (educational consultancy)

Category 4: Shareholdings (a)

  • Suklaa Ltd (educational consultancy)

Category 4: Shareholdings (b)

  • xRapid France SAS (developer of mobile diagnostic technology) (interest ceased 28 April 2023)

Category 10: Non-financial interests (a)

  • Director, Educate Ventures Research Limited (edtech accelerator programme)

Category 10: Non-financial interests (b)

  • Visiting Professor, London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, University of London

Category 10: Non-financial interests (e)

  • Trustee, Centre for Accelerating Social Technology (registered charity)
  • Chair, Trustee and Director, E-ACT (multi-academy trust)