Commenting on a study of more than 5,000 teachers by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which found nearly two thirds of teachers are not using AI tools Sarah Hannafin, head of policy for school leaders’ union NAHT, said:

“While it is clear that AI has huge potential benefits for schools and children’s learning, it is important that these are harnessed in the right way.

“It is understandable that school leaders and teachers need training and guidance in order to feel confident using AI. It is also true that no AI tool is infallible or can replace the judgement and knowledge of a human expert. There are also lots of safeguarding and ethical considerations around use of this technology.

“It therefore makes sense that AI is introduced gradually in order to maximise its potential and mitigate the risks.”