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Using AI safely and responsibly: guidance

Understand what you should consider when choosing AI tools for your school. Get help appointing an AI lead to spearhead your AI strategy and decision making.

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on 3 July 2025
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 51070
Contents
  1. Appoint an AI lead
  2. Assess the risks
  3. Use appropriate filtering and monitoring solutions
  4. Secure AI tools against cyber attacks
  5. Keep personal data safe
  6. Get consent to use intellectual property
  7. Look for transparency and accountability from providers

This article is based on the DfE’s policy paper on generative AI in education and guidance on AI product safety expectations.

Appoint an AI lead

If you plan on using AI in your school, you should appoint someone with responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of AI. This could be your digital lead, as AI should be part of your digital strategy.

Your AI lead doesn't necessarily need to have in-depth technical knowledge, but part of their role should be learning more about AI so they can pass information on to other members of staff.

Other responsibilities might include:

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