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AI governance in education

AI in education: guidance for confident governance

Find resources to help you oversee AI use, safeguard personal data and give your leadership team a clearer view of governance priorities.

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Featured case study webinar

From AI Policy to Practice

Explore the move from written AI policy to day-to-day governance. Use this resource hub to continue your review of accountability, oversight and evidence.

From AI Policy to Practice: lessons from Vine Schools Trust

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Take the case study into your next discussion

Download a printable version of From AI Policy to Practice with Vine Schools Trust to read offline or share with your leadership team.

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Continue the conversation with your leadership team

Where is AI being used? Who is accountable? What evidence supports your oversight? Use these questions to focus your next discussion.

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Research and self-review

Understand the benchmark. Review your own priorities.

Benchmark report

AI Governance in MATs 2026

Explore how participating MAT leaders across England are approaching accountability, visibility of AI use, risk management and leadership assurance. The report includes practical recommendations for strengthening oversight.

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Assess AI governance, not adoption

AI Governance & Readiness Assessment

Understand whether the visibility, controls, accountability and assurance surrounding AI are keeping pace with its use.

A free online assessment for schools, trusts and colleges.

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staff training

Build staff capability. Use AI safely and responsibly.

Free staff training

Safe and responsible use of AI in education

Give staff the confidence to use AI safely and responsibly.

This free online course helps staff understand:

  • The opportunities and risks of AI
  • Data protection considerations
  • Responsible use of AI in education
  • Practical steps for using AI safely

Free to all staff in schools, trusts and colleges.

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Free staff training

Safe and Responsible Use of AI in Education

Give staff the confidence to use AI safely and responsibly.

This free online course helps staff understand:

  • the opportunities and risks of AI

  • data protection considerations

  • responsible use of AI in education

  • practical steps for using AI safely

Free to all staff in schools, trusts and colleges.

Articles and guidance

Bring evidence into your AI decisions.

Downloadable resources

Board briefing · PDF

Preparing for future AI scrutiny

Help trustees and governors review AI accountability, risk and board assurance, with questions to ask and recommended actions for the next 12 months.

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Risk register · PDF

AI risk register for schools and trusts

Review AI risks across safeguarding, data protection, teaching and governance, with indicative likelihood and impact ratings, suggested controls and a board-level risk appetite statement.

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data protection impact assessments

Conducting DPIAs for Generative AI

Practical guidance to help schools, trusts and colleges assess the data protection risks of generative AI and strengthen their existing DPIA process, from initial screening and lawful basis through to risk controls, supplier checks and ongoing review.

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practical governance

Using AI safely in schools, trusts and colleges

Practical guidance to help education settings use AI safely and responsibly, with clear principles for governance, data protection, safeguarding, security and human oversight.

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Further reading

Governance

What we assume vs what we can prove

Consider how visibility of AI tools, staff access and day-to-day practice supports informed oversight in schools and trusts.

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Children’s data and rights

What trust leaders need to know

Explore questions for leadership teams about AI, children’s rights, safeguarding, supplier assurance and board-level oversight.

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Responsible AI use

The Children & AI Design Code

Review practical considerations for schools covering due diligence, child-centred design, monitoring and staff understanding.

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Make your next governance discussion specific

Could you explain how AI is governed in your organisation to parents, trustees or regulators, and show the evidence behind your answer?

Start with your current position, agree which gaps need attention and identify who will take the next steps.

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