AI Readiness Check

AI Policy & Ownership

Does your school have a formal, approved AI policy with a named owner?

Yes — written, approved by governors, clear owner Drafted — not yet approved Informal guidance only No / don't know

Does your safeguarding / online safety policy explicitly cover deepfakes, AI-generated abuse and AI-driven misinformation?

Yes — clearly covered and shared with staff Partly — mentioned, but not specific Not yet — planning to add this No / don't know

Are AI tools (chatbots, image generators, etc.) included in your filtering and monitoring arrangements?

Yes — tested and documented Partly — some tools covered, not all Not specifically — treated like general web use No / don't know

Where AI influences decisions (e.g. risk flags, grading, behaviour alerts), is there always a named human who can review and overturn the AI?

Yes — for all such decisions, with evidence In some areas Not formally — we assume staff will check We don't know where AI influences decisions

Have you updated your DPIAs and privacy notices to reflect AI tools and automated decision-making?

Yes — completed for all relevant tools In progress Not yet — on the to-do list No / don't know

Have staff received formal AI training in the last 6–12 months?

Yes — all staff, planned and recorded Some staff / some roles only Informal (self-directed, no structure) No training

Do DSLs, SLT and IT/data leads receive AI-specific training (e.g. AI in safeguarding, filtering, DPIAs)?

Yes — defined modules for each role Some roles only Ad hoc / occasional briefings No / don't know

Could you produce AI training evidence for inspectors or governors today?

Yes — certificates / records by role Probably — would need to pull it together Not organised No / don't know

How do you keep AI policies and safeguards in line with changing guidance?

Systematic process (scheduled reviews, owner, log of changes) Ad hoc — update when we hear about changes Annual policy review only No clear process

Are staff using AI tools that haven't been approved or risk-assessed by the school?

No — we have strong controls and visibility Probably some Yes — we know it's happening We don't monitor this