About the Framework
A Holistic Approach to AI Integration: Understanding Our Framework.
Developed by Experts
Grounded in pedagogical principles and current research, it reflects a deep understanding of school environments and the practicalities of integrating new technologies thoughtfully. Our guidance comes from educational expertise, ensuring the focus remains on enhancing teaching and learning outcomes within the UK context.
Why Become Certified?
Evidence-Based Approach
Achieving certification involves more than just aspiration; it requires demonstrating your school's practice. The framework guides you in reflecting on your activities across key areas and providing relevant evidence to support your self-assessment. This ensures the certification is credible and meaningful.
We recognise that evidence can take many forms – from policy documents and meeting minutes to lesson plans, website links, student work examples, or descriptive accounts of practice. Our approach is flexible, allowing you to showcase your progress in ways that best suit your school's context and activities.
Human-Centric & Developmental
At its core, our framework prioritises people. It's designed to place teachers, support staff, and learners at the centre of AI integration, ensuring technology serves educational goals and enhances human interaction, rather than replacing it. We focus on augmenting teaching and fostering critical thinking.
Furthermore, the framework is intentionally developmental. It acts as a roadmap for continuous improvement, acknowledging that schools begin at different points and progress over time. It's a tool to guide your journey towards excellence, not just a final judgment.
Furthermore, the framework is intentionally developmental. It acts as a roadmap for continuous improvement, acknowledging that schools begin at different points and progress over time. It's a tool to guide your journey towards excellence, not just a final judgment.
Comprehensive
AI impacts nearly every facet of school and college life. Our framework provides a holistic structure, encompassing five critical pillars: AI Literacy, Policies & Ethics, Tools & Systems, Digital Pedagogy, and Collaboration & Community. This ensures a well-rounded approach to integration, leaving no key area unaddressed.
Flexible
We understand that every school and college is unique. Whether you are a primary, secondary, FE college, independent, or special school, the framework is designed to be adaptable. It provides guiding principles and criteria that can be applied effectively within your specific context, resources, and community needs.
Ethical
Promoting responsible and ethical AI use is paramount. The framework embeds considerations for safety, data privacy, fairness, bias mitigation, academic integrity, and inclusivity throughout its criteria. It guides schools in establishing robust ethical guidelines and fostering a culture of responsible innovation.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready to guide your school's AI journey with confidence? Our framework covers the fundamentals of school and college life, providing the structure you need for effective and ethical AI integration. Access the full details and begin your path to certification today.