AI Policy Checklist for School Leaders
A practical self-assessment covering governance, staff use, assessment integrity, safeguarding, and data protection. Source-referenced to current DfE, JCQ, and ICO guidance.
What the checklist covers
Nine sections across the areas that matter most for school AI policy. Each item references the published guidance it draws from.
- Leadership ownership and AI policy accountability
- Policy coverage across staff use, assessment, safeguarding, and data
- Staff expectations and professional judgement requirements
- Approved tools and review processes
- Candidate work authenticity and AI acknowledgement
- Staff assessment duties under JCQ requirements
- Learner-facing safeguards for pupil AI use
- Privacy and DPIA awareness
- Communication, training, and review cycles
What most schools discover
Many schools already have some relevant documents, but not a joined-up AI position across staff use, assessment integrity, safeguarding, and data protection. This checklist helps identify where the gaps are.
Next step
If the checklist highlights gaps, the practical next step is to put the essential policy documents in place. The AI Policy Starter Pack is designed for exactly this.
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