Making Sense of AI in the Primary Classroom AM001 / A02

Start date
19 May 26
Duration
6 Hours
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of education, influencing how teachers plan, adapt and deliver learning. This course provides primary teachers with a clear, accessible introduction to AI and its relevance to everyday practice. You will explore what AI is, how it works at a basic level, and the opportunities and limitations it brings to the primary classroom..

Through the sessions, you will explore practical ways AI can support lesson planning, resource creation and adaptive teaching, helping to meet the diverse needs of learners. You will also consider how to embed AI literacy across the curriculum, enabling pupils to develop critical thinking around digital content.  Guidance on appropriate use of AI in school, including age- appropriate use, data protection, and supporting parents with information around AI.

Within the course you will look at examples of workload reduction, such as assessment, report writing and planning, considering how to integrate AI where it provides genuine value in your school. 

This course has been funded by Amazon and is available free of charge to teachers in state-funded schools in England.

Who is it for?

Primary teachers in England, Primary subject leaders

What topics are covered?

  • What AI is, and its benefits and limitations in primary education
  • Using AI for lesson planning, resource creation and adaptive teaching
  • Embedding AI literacy across the curriculum
  • Safe, ethical and age‑appropriate use of AI

How will you learn?

This course is delivered virtually using MS Teams

How long is this course?

6 hours 

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the role, benefits and limitations of AI in primary education
  • Use AI tools to support planning and adapt teaching for all learners
  • Teach AI literacy effectively across the curriculum
  • Apply AI safely and responsibly across the primary curriculum
  • Use AI to reduce workload and streamline non‑teaching tasks

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Making Sense of AI in the Primary Classroom19 May 202609:00-16:00Virtual

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFree
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree

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