Guidance
Understanding AI in education: module 1
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges understand how to use AI (artificial intelligence) safely and effectively in their settings.
Applies to England
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Details
These materials are designed to support all school and college staff with understanding the potential of AI in their settings. They should be used in conjunction with the other modules and training materials about using AI in education settings.
This module provides basic information about:
- what AI is
- how AI works
- the importance of using AI alongside teachers鈥� expertise and experience to unlock more meaningful time with pupils and students
Disclaimer
Any use of聽AI聽needs to be carefully planned, and what is appropriate in one setting may not be in elsewhere. You should always follow the DfE鈥檚聽AI聽policy paper听补苍诲听product safety framework, and align any聽AI聽use with the 鈥�Keeping Children Safe in Education鈥� guidance.
Feedback
You can use our聽听迟辞:
- provide feedback on the materials
- tell us how you are using the materials
- provide information about how your setting is using聽AI
Updates to this page
Published 10 June 2025