Building a Whole-of School Approach to AI
Your roadmap to navigating AI in education: overcome the fear and embrace the opportunities for artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Building a Whole-of School Approach to AI
Everyone is saying that "AI is lifechanging" and "AI is reshaping education" but how do you actually make it work in your school community? AI has the potential to save teachers time and enhance student learning, but for many educators, it feels overwhelming, and using it comes with a raft of concerns about privacy and ethics.
I help schools to embed AI in a way that is clear, consistent, and aligned across the whole school.
This program is designed for schools at the start of their AI journey, where some staff may already be using AI (perhaps to write report comments), but there’s no shared understanding about what effective AI use looks like, or where the boundaries sit.
What you'll get from this program is more confident staff, clear expectations for acceptable AI use (for both staff and students), and a whole-school approach that protects learning integrity and supports better decision-making.
This program is a good fit if:
Some staff are already using AI, perhaps to write report comments, but the boundaries around what’s acceptable and what’s not aren’t clear.
Staff confidence and skill levels vary widely, from regular AI users to educators who haven’t used it at all.
School leadership wants greater consistency in how AI is being used across the school.
Students don't know how to use AI ethically, effectively, and responsibly
You’re looking for a practical, whole-of-school approach to AI use, not another person to tell you how AI will change the world.
What this program includes
Guidance for school leadership to establish clear expectations around AI use, including what sits within scope and where boundaries need to be set.
Hands-on staff training focused on how educators can use AI effectively in their roles, where we explore practical, time-saving ways to use AI in the classroom.
Student-facing sessions on responsible AI use, critical thinking skills and making good decisions when using AI tools
Open, honest conversations that address common fears and resistance, unpack the unknowns, and clarify privacy, ethics, and data concerns
Choose the level of support that’s right for your school:
How to Prompt AI Handout
Download this handout to share with your staff for a simple framework to get the best results when prompting your AI.
LEVEL 1: Foundations
Best for:
Schools at the very start of their AI journey that want to break down barriers and build confidence in using AI amongst staff.
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Includes:
A leadership alignment session to clarify how AI will be approached at your school, including agreed boundaries, priorities, and expectations for staff use
A practical staff PD session focused on reducing uncertainty and resistance, setting clear expectations, and showing teachers how to use AI to save time and enhance learning in the classroom
An optional follow-up workshop in the following semester to build on understanding, address questions, and refine practice as confidence grows
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Outcome:
Staff leave with a shared understanding of how AI can be used in their roles, practical strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom, and greater consistency in how AI is being used across the school.
LEVEL 2: Staff and Student Alignment
Best for:
Schools that want consistent, school-wide expectations for AI use among staff, as well as sessions to teach students about ethical, effective and responsible AI use.
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Includes:
Leadership alignment and planning to confirm clear, school-wide expectations for AI use, including agreed boundaries for staff and students and how these will be communicated
Practical staff PD sessions focused on using AI effectively and appropriately in teaching, learning, assessment, and day-to-day workload, with a strong emphasis on consistency across classrooms
Student-facing sessions that build understanding of responsible AI use, learning integrity, and good judgement, aligned with the expectations set for staff
Shared language and guidance that helps the whole school community understand how AI is being used and why
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Outcome:
Staff are confident and capable in using AI effectively and appropriately in their roles, while students clearly understand what is and isn’t acceptable when using AI for learning. The result is greater consistency across the school and fewer grey areas requiring reactive leadership decisions.
LEVEL 3: Embedded Whole-School Approach
Best for:
Schools that want AI to be embedded into everyday practice, with clear expectations and boundaries around AI use for staff, students and parents. AI becomes a central tool, rather than a reactive issue.
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Includes:
Strategic leadership support to embed AI expectations into school policy, planning, and decision-making, ensuring clarity is sustained beyond initial rollout
Ongoing staff capability building, with deeper focus on effective AI use in teaching, learning, assessment, and workload management as practice evolves
Student learning and reinforcement, ensuring students continue to understand expectations around acceptable AI use as they progress through year levels
Clear communication with parents about how AI is being used to support learning in your school
Implementation support and follow-up, helping schools refine practice, address emerging issues, and maintain consistency over time
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Outcome:
AI use is embedded confidently and consistently across the school, with staff and students clear on expectations, fewer recurring issues requiring leadership intervention, and a sustainable approach that continues to support learning integrity and good decision-making.
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AI affects learning, assessments, wellbeing, and culture
Inconsistent approaches create confusion and risk
Clear expectations reduce pressure on leadership and staff
Students benefit from consistent messages about integrity and responsibility
Parents understand how AI is being used to support their students' learning.
What happens next?
The first step is to have a chat about where your school is currently sitting and what you need.
Click this link to send off an enquiry form.
Book in a quick 15 minute phone call where I can reccommend the right level of support.
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