AI Readiness: What a Term One AI Audit Should Cover
AI use is already widespread in schools. In the DfE’s December 2025 survey, 82% of primary teachers and 78% of secondary teachers said they had used generative AI in their role. However, leaders may not yet have a complete view of which tools are being used, what information is being entered into them, whether those […]
DfE’s AI tutoring plan: what it means for your infrastructure and data protection
As schools begin the new academic year, AI tutoring is moving quickly from a future possibility to something schools may soon need to support in practice. At Everything ICT, we help schools and trusts access suppliers who can support the full range of requirements around AI adoption, from networks and devices to filtering, safeguarding and […]
Balancing innovation and risk: Managing AI in schools
Artificial intelligence is already part of school life. Not always through a formal strategy, and not always through systems procured by the school, but through the tools staff, pupils and families are using every day. For senior leaders and governors, the question is no longer whether AI will affect education. It already does. The more […]
What should schools include in an AI policy?
AI is already finding its way into classrooms, staff workflows and student use—often faster than schools can formally respond. From drafting content to supporting lesson planning, tools are being used in different ways across the school, sometimes without clear oversight. That is why more schools are starting to formalise their approach. An AI policy is […]
AI in schools and trusts: Moving from experimentation to policy
There’s a reasonable chance that right now, somewhere in your school or trust, a member of staff is using an AI tool to write a report, plan a lesson, summarise meeting notes, or draft a parent communication. They might not have mentioned it. They might not even think it’s worth mentioning. That is not necessarily […]
AI Policy Considerations
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are increasingly exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support teaching, learning and administration. As interest grows, many are also asking how to introduce AI in a way that remains safe, transparent and aligned with existing safeguarding and regulatory responsibilities. This guidance outlines key considerations for developing or reviewing an AI policy […]
AI in education: What’s actually happening in schools
Everything ICT works with schools and trusts across the UK every day, and one thing is clear: while headlines often focus on AI ‘revolutionising’ the classroom, the most tangible impact of AI in education today is happening quietly in the back office. AI is not replacing teachers or changing classroom practice. Instead, it’s being used […]
AI literacy for schools: What SLTs should know
AI is already part of how many schools operate, even when it isn’t labelled as such. Systems used for safeguarding, behaviour monitoring, assessment and planning increasingly rely on AI-driven processes to support decision-making and manage workload. As these technologies become more embedded, senior leadership teams (SLTs) are expected to provide clear oversight. For schools using […]
AI in SEND: When it works (and when it doesn’t)
AI has quickly moved from “interesting experiment” to everyday classroom tool. For SEND learners, the promise is particularly appealing: more personalised support, reduced barriers to learning, and tools that adapt to individual needs rather than forcing pupils to adapt to the system. But as many schools are already finding, AI isn’t a silver bullet. When […]
Free isn’t always risk-free: Getting AI right in schools
AI tools are quickly becoming part of daily life in schools. Teachers are using AI to draft letters to parents, generate lesson ideas, or for marking support— all at the click of a button. It’s easy to see why free AI tools are popular: they’re quick, accessible and, well, free. However, as usage grows, so […]