Our Generative Ai Policy

Our Generative AI Policy supports your child's learning while maintaining our commitment to academic integrity and safety.

Why This Matters

We recognise that AI tools offer valuable educational opportunities when used ethically. Our policy supports using these tools to enhance learning, not replace students' own thinking. It's important to understand that AI tools are prediction tools rather than sources of absolute truth.

Key Guidelines for Students

Age Requirements: Students under thirteen cannot use AI tools, aligning with platform terms of service.

Educational Benefits: When used appropriately, AI can personalise learning, improve accessibility, generate ideas, and provide additional feedback. For instance, a Year 10 student might use AI to generate three different essay outlines, then evaluate and develop the best one using their own research and analysis.

Core Principles: Students learn four key principles: protecting privacy by never inputting personal information, verifying all AI-generated content using reliable sources, maintaining academic integrity with proper citation, and respecting copyright protections.

Safety First

Currently, we limit AI use to low-risk applications only—tools that aid learning where humans make all significant decisions. Our teachers actively guide and monitor all AI use to ensure it supports rather than replaces quality education. For sensitive school data, staff use Microsoft's Office 365 Copilot, which guarantees data protection.

Moving Forward

Our approach will evolve as technology matures, always prioritising academic integrity while embracing tools that genuinely enhance learning outcomes. This prepares students for a future where AI literacy is essential.

Please discuss these guidelines with your child this week and contact me with any questions about our AI approach in education

Ian Hayne
Director of Professional Practice & Technology