Save time and stay compliant. A ready-to-use checklist based on the UK Department for Education's guidance on generative AI and data protection in schools (December 2024), helping school leaders introduce generative AI safely and responsibly.
The checklist covers:
- Understanding what generative AI is and how it works
- Data protection risks of using generative AI in schools
- Developing a school policy on generative AI use
- Staff training on the safe and responsible use of AI
- Checking with your data protection officer or IT lead on acceptable use
- Understanding open vs. closed AI tools and their security implications
- Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation
- Fact-checking AI-generated content for accuracy
- Acknowledging and referencing AI use in school work
- Staying up to date via ICO, JCQ and Ofsted guidance on AI
Includes a completed-by/date field and space for notes against each item, so it can be signed off and kept as evidence.
Based on GOV.UK: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection in schools. Delivered as an editable Word document. This is a starting point only — always check the latest official guidance before relying on it.
