Inspire AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday learning and teaching. Inspire AI provides clear, practical guidance to support safe, purposeful and responsible use of AI across schools in Scottish Borders Council.

Our Approach

The use of AI in SBC schools will be:

  • Purposeful – Used where it adds clear value to learning, teaching or workload.
  • Responsible – Protecting personal data, safeguarding wellbeing and maintaining academic integrity.
  • Inclusive – Reducing barriers, improving accessibility and supporting equitable outcomes.
  • Ethical – Upholding fairness, authenticity and the integrity of national qualifications delivered through Qualifications Scotland.
  • Sustainable – Promoting balanced, thoughtful use that protects deep thinking, professional judgement and long-term digital wellbeing.

Our Focus

Our Inspire AI strategy is structured around three core areas:

  • AI for Productivity: Reducing unnecessary workload while maintaining professional standards.
  • AI for Creativity: Developing creative skills, enhancing digital expression and enabling interdisciplinary learning.
  • AI for Supporting all Learners: Removing barriers, strengthening differentiation and advancing inclusive practice.

You will also find guidance on ethical use, age and stage expectations, revision support and alignment with national qualifications.

Explore the Framework

Core Areas

AI for Productivity – Reducing workload appropriately while maintaining professional standards.

AI for Creativity – Supporting imagination, digital expression and interdisciplinary learning.

AI for Supporting All Learners – Strengthening accessibility, differentiation and inclusive practice.

Implementation & Practice

Digital Safety, Ethics & Sustainability – Protecting personal data, safeguarding wellbeing and maintaining integrity.

Using AI with Learners – Stage-based guidance from ELC to Senior Phase.

AI Tools & Resources – Approved platforms and recommended tools for use in SBC schools.

Prompt Library & Guidance – Guidance on crafting clear, purposeful and responsible prompts.

Prompt Libraries

Staff Prompt Library – Structured prompts to support planning, assessment and leadership.

P4-P7 Prompt Library – Creative and structured prompts for upper primary learners.

S1-S3 Prompt Library – Prompts that build independence and critical evaluation.

S4-S6 Prompt Library – Strategic revision and exam-support prompts aligned to qualification standards.

Professional Learning, Policies & Documentation

Professional Learning & Support – CLPL opportunities, short courses and Inspire support contacts.

Policy, Documentation & Guidance – SBC policies, Qualifications Scotland guidance and national frameworks.

A Shared Responsibility

AI is evolving rapidly. Our collective responsibility is to ensure it strengthens learning and teaching while protecting standards, safeguarding wellbeing and maintaining professional integrity.