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AI tools: risk assessment

Download our risk assessment to help you make sure you're using artificial intelligence (AI) tools safely and responsibly. Plus, find tips on completing your assessment and sharing it with your school community.

Last reviewed on 6 February 2026See updates
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Contents
  1. Do a risk assessment to keep AI use safe
  2. Find out the technical details and capabilities of the AI tools
  3. Download and use our risk assessment
  4. Keep track of your AI tools and update your policies 
  5. Remain vigilant to risks

Do a risk assessment to keep AI use safe

There’s no set list of which artificial intelligence (AI) tools should or shouldn’t be used in school, and AI can have many benefits.

However, not every tool will be suitable for every task, and the benefits of using AI should always be greater than the risks involved.

Completing a risk assessment for your AI usage will help you to take a safe and responsible approach to AI, and help protect your data.

Include all AI tools you're using and might use 

You should do a risk assessment for:

If you're not sure how your staff and pupils are using AI, consider running a survey first,