AI in Primary Schools
Helping UK primary schools reduce workload, improve efficiency, and implement AI safely — governance first, gimmicks never.
What sets this site apart
- Governance Hub as a top-level section, not an afterthought
- Written for teachers, TAs, SEND and SLT — not just tech leads
- Every article checked against GDPR and safeguarding practice
- Training delivered by AskColin, built specifically for schools
A practical answer, not a hype cycle
AI in primary schools means using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot to support — never replace — the professional judgement of teachers, TAs and leaders. In practice, that means faster first drafts of lesson plans, resources, letters and policies, more consistent differentiation for SEND, and governance frameworks that keep everything safe, GDPR-compliant and Ofsted-ready. It does not mean AI writing pupil reports unsupervised, marking work without a teacher's review, or handling anything involving a child's personal data. Every article on this site is written from that starting point.
Find guidance built for your role
Every role in a primary school uses AI differently — so the guidance should too.
Most-read resources this month
AI Policy for Primary Schools: What It Needs to Cover
What a strong AI policy for primary schools covers — acceptable use, data protection, safeguarding and review — with a practical checklist.
AI ToolsThe Best AI Tools for Primary School Teachers in 2026
A comparison of the main AI tools available to UK primary teachers in 2026, and how to choose between them.
Teacher WorkloadUsing AI for Lesson Planning Without Losing Your Voice
How teachers can use AI for lesson planning to save time while keeping lessons personal to their class.
GovernanceBuilding an AI Governance Framework for Your School
How to structure AI governance in a primary school across policy, training, risk and review so nothing falls through the cracks.
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