AI in Education
Ridgeway Learning Partnership: Strategic Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Education
Vision: The Ridgeway Learning Partnership is committed to exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance learning and teaching across all our schools. We recognise AI as a powerful tool that offers opportunities to personalise education, foster creativity, and prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Our focus is on providing ethical guidance and promoting responsible exploration of AI, ensuring that all pupils benefit from its potential while upholding the highest standards of safety and wellbeing. We aim to empower our staff and students to critically engage with AI, understanding its capabilities and limitations, and using it to enrich their educational journey.
Opportunities for Staff:
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership will empower staff to leverage AI for enhanced teaching and learning. We will provide professional development to build AI literacy and practical skills, enabling staff to utilise personalised learning tools and data-driven insights. AI-powered automation will streamline administrative tasks, freeing up valuable time for focused teaching. We encourage a culture of innovation, fostering collaboration and experimentation with AI to develop new pedagogical approaches and improve efficiency.
Opportunities for Students:
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership will provide students of all ages with enriching AI-powered learning opportunities. We will use AI to personalise learning, enhance accessibility and develop essential digital literacy and critical thinking skills. We prioritise responsible AI use, integrating digital safety and ethical considerations into our curriculum to ensure students become informed and responsible digital citizens.
Education and Responsible Use:
The Ridgeway Learning Partnership will establish a robust framework for AI education and responsible use. This includes comprehensive training on AI principles, applications and ethical considerations for both staff and students. We will integrate AI education into our online safety curriculum and develop clear policies and guidelines for safe AI usage, focusing on data privacy, algorithmic bias awareness and responsible online behaviour. We will regularly review and adapt this framework to cultivate a culture of informed and ethical AI engagement.
Commitment:
We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and responsible AI integration, empowering our staff and students to thrive in the digital age. We will maintain a balanced approach that prioritises both opportunity and education, ensuring AI enhances teaching, learning and student outcomes across our trust.