Welcome to Kobbl
Hello and welcome. So glad you're here.
We started building Kobbl at the end of 2024 with a simple objective: How can we use recent breakthroughs in AI to help teachers and educators?
One of our close friends had just left the profession - not because she hated teaching, but because of the endless admin that surrounded it. There was a constant low hum of stress and obligation in her life. Sadly, she’s not alone.
We wanted to build something that could make a dent in those familiar problems for the teachers still in the profession. Something genuinely useful. Something that saves time and supports great teaching.
What is Kobbl?
Over the past few months, we’ve worked closely with dozens of teachers, teacher trainers and educational psychologists to build something we’re proud of: Kobbl — an AI-powered lesson planning tool designed specifically for the classroom.
Kobbl creates lesson plans and schemes of work tailored to your classes. It adapts, evolves and remembers your (and your classes') progress. It helps reduce planning time without compromising on quality, creativity or curriculum coverage.
Kobbl isn’t just another generic AI tool — it’s built around the needs of real teachers. Every plan is backed by the National Curriculum and shaped by contemporary pedagogic theory — so you can trust what you’re using.
Try the Open Beta — Free
Today, we launch our open beta. You can try it free today - no strings attached.
And if the phrase "contemporary pedagogic theory" doesn’t get you excited, we’re pretty sure the app will.
We’re just getting started — and we’d love you to be part of the journey.
Kobbl is lesson planning software built for teachers, by teachers.
Try it today — and get back to doing more of what you love.
Sam Caine
Sam's journey to Kobbl weaves through classrooms, code, and company strategy. Before co-founding Kobbl, he was Chief Operating Officer at Northcoders, where he led tech and teaching teams.
With experience as a developer, lecturer, and product leader, Sam's always been drawn to the intersection of learning and technology. At Kobbl, he focuses on building tools that genuinely help teachers—and cut through the noise.
Jonny Rathbone
Jonny's path to Kobbl runs through code, classrooms, and even the occasional gig. Before co-founding Kobbl, he was Head of Engineering at Northcoders, helping shape one of the UK's leading software development bootcamps.
With a PGCE in Secondary English and a background in creative writing, Jonny brings both technical depth and a teacher's perspective to the table. He's passionate about building elegant, intuitive tools that lighten the load for educators.