About This Tool
AI Readiness
This resource has been designed to help schools understand where they currently are, and what they might want to prioritise in terms of AI use in their setting.
We would also like to take this opportunity to understand where we are as country in terms of AI in schools and gather any stories of success in this area. As such, there is an optional form on this page that encourages you to share your successes and current position with us.
AI Readiness Self Evaluation
AI Ready Schools Self Evaluation Tool
This short self evaluation tool is aimed to let you consider AI awareness raising and use in your setting. The data is not saved. Once you have completed it, you will be able to download your responses. We encourage you to list activities that you are currently doing and those that you plan to do.
Data Gathering
Understanding where we currently are in Scottish Schools with AI
We would like to get an idea of where we are in terms of AI integration in schools. As such, we would like collect your current position around AI using the from below.
This from will also allow you to share any AI related success stories in your setting.
Use this rubric as a guide when self assessing your position using the from. There in no need to provide any evidence during this short process.
| Criteria | 1 – Emerging | 2 – Developing | 3 – Proficient | 4 – Confident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Awareness for Educators | Minimal or no AI training for staff. Limited understanding of AI concepts. | Some teachers have received AI awareness training. Limited classroom integration. | All teachers have completed AI awareness training. AI is integrated into some lessons. | AI training is fully embedded in CPD. All teachers confidently integrate AI into teaching. |
| AI Ethics & Risks Education for Students | No structured teaching on AI ethics, bias, or risks. | Some lessons include AI ethics discussions, but not consistently across year groups. | AI ethics and risks are embedded in the curriculum. Students can critically engage with AI issues. | AI ethics is deeply integrated across subjects. Students engage in debates, projects, and real-world AI case studies. |
| Hands-on Learning | No opportunities for students to experiment with AI tools. | Some students use AI tools like image generation within Adobe Express, other gen AI tools, or experience AI creation tools like Machine Learning for Kids, but access is limited. | Most students have the opportunity to create and use AI solutions using a range of tools. | AI use is fully embedded in learning. Students are able to create AI projects. |
| Parental Engagement & Awareness | No parental engagement on AI topics. | Some AI-related resources shared with parents. Occasional workshops or newsletters. | Regular parental workshops, newsletters, and online resources on AI awareness. | Strong parental engagement, including interactive sessions, forums, and collaboration on AI learning projects. |
| AI in the School’s Digital Strategy | No mention of AI in the school’s digital or learning strategy. | AI is referenced in the digital strategy but not yet actively implemented. | AI is an integral part of the digital strategy, with some initiatives in place. | AI is fully embedded in the school’s digital and learning strategy. Clear policies ensure ethical and responsible AI use. |
