Governing AI in Schools and Trusts: Responsibilities, Risks and Opportunities
A focused two-hour workshop designed to demystify AI (artificial intelligence) and help governors and trustees build the confidence and understanding in how to approach AI in governance and effectively oversee the use of AI in school organisations.
What’s covered
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what AI is and how it can be (and is being) used in schools and trusts
- Recognise the opportunities AI offers for education and governance
- Be aware of the risks and challenges arising from AI use in schools
- Know your governance responsibilities around AI
- Be able to ask the right questions about AI strategy and implementation
- Understand what should be in AI-related policies and how to monitor them
- Be ready to plan the next steps for AI governance in your organisation
Costs
NGA membership offers you substantial savings on this course and access to much more and there are discounts for group bookings.
Costs for members
Costs for non-members
About the programme
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Academy trustees
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Maintained school governors
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Senior school and trust leaders
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Governance professionals
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Expert guidance on good practice
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Practical insight into opportunities, risks and how to avoid common pitfalls
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Small group interaction for deeper discussion
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Tried and tested templates to help with the governance of AI
The workshop blends facilitator-led discussion with interactive activities, real-world scenarios and examples of good practice. You’ll see live demonstrations of AI tools in action, including how they can:
- Save teachers’ time and improve efficiency
- help governors and trustees analyse reports and data for effective challenge
- Support governance professionals with minuting and meeting advice
You'll leave with a resource toolkit and ready-to-use templates to help with next steps and implementation..
Meet the trainer
Jonathan Roe
Jonathan Roe has experience of governance across a wide spectrum, as the CEO of a ten school MAT, as a governor and trustee and vice-chair in primary and secondary settings. In his NGA consultant role Jonathan undertakes a range of consultancy work including external reviews of governance and training for those governing in academy trusts and schools. His career in education started in 1994 and led to primary headship in a maintained school, and latterly roles in a MAT with responsibilities for school and leadership development. He is familiar with the use of AI in the school and governance spheres and the opportunities and challenges this brings and is currently working with a group of school chairs on maximising the value of AI within an ethical framework.
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