Sir Anthony Seldon, a former head teacher and co-founder of group AI in Education, has claimed British schools are “crying out” for guidance on artificial intelligence (AI), and he has recommended a 10-point plan to help the government.
A former head teacher has claimed British schools are “crying out” for guidance on artificial intelligence (AI).
Sir Anthony Seldon, who is an author on AI in education, has called for the government to roll out a national framework, claiming the initial usage of AI in schools has been “chaotic and anarchic”.
A new report by Seldon – who co-founded AI in Education, a UK-based charity and advocacy organisation – and venture capitalist Tim Bunting has recommended a 10-point plan to help roll out AI education.
This includes the prime minister delivering a landmark speech focusing on matching education with real-world AI usage; schools and colleges creating individual AI strategies, which Ofsted will evaluate during inspections; and a large-scale information campaign launching to highlight both the opportunities and risks of AI.
Seldon said: “Britain has the assets to lead the world on AI in education – what it has lacked is the urgency and the leadership.”
The report has also recommended AI being used to transform how educational institutions collect data and track student progress, and exams being reformed into a two-lane system, combining traditional tests with AI-driven continuous evaluation of student understanding.
A government spokesperson said: “AI is a fast-moving, emerging technology that presents significant opportunities and challenges, which we take incredibly seriously.
“Our refreshed curriculum will put foundational skills like oracy and mathematical literacy at its heart, make sure all young people have the digital skills they need for the future, and equip them with the skills to spot disinformation.”
British schools ‘crying out’ for AI guidance, report claims
