Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) is statutory guidance that all schools and colleges in England must follow. The 2024-2025 updates include significant AI-specific additions for the first time.
AI-specific safeguarding guidance added for the first time
Schools must assess AI tools used by pupils and staff
Expanded filtering and monitoring requirements
Schools must monitor AI chatbot use on school networks
Strengthened online safety policy requirements
Policies must explicitly address AI, deepfakes, and sextortion
Enhanced DSL training requirements
DSLs must receive AI-specific safeguarding training
Clearer guidance on sharing nudes/semi-nudes
Updated to include AI-generated images
All staff have read KCSIE Part 1 (updated version)
AI tools used in school have been risk-assessed
Online safety policy updated to include AI provisions
DSL has received AI-specific safeguarding training
Filtering and monitoring covers AI chatbot use on school networks
Incident response procedures include AI-specific scenarios
Parents informed about school AI safety policies
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