Key Highlights :
Free and open training resources, including videos, slides, quizzes, templates, and case studies.
Forced safety module covers all users with core knowledge.
Chartered College of Teaching qualification with 5 CPD credits.
Practice-focused, underpinned by case studies and online journal views.
Key Background :
In response to the growing role of artificial intelligence in education, the UK Department for Education has taken a welcome step to help teachers by releasing detailed, free-to-access teaching resources aimed at colleges and schools. This action is the government's contribution as part of its overall strategy to deploy AI in education safely and successfully.
The materials were created in partnership with the Chiltern Learning Trust and the Chartered College of Teaching, pairing classroom practicality with educational leadership knowledge. The training suite is scalable and flexible, delivering four structured modules from foundational AI literacy to complex use cases within real-world school settings.
The four modules are:
Learning about the role of AI in education.
Practical experience using generative AI tools.
Responsible and safe use of AI (compulsory).
Use cases and case studies for AI integration.
Along with the main material, there is a leadership pathway for policymakers and school leaders to support strategic decision-making and drive institution-wide AI implementation. These modules provide instruction on developing AI policies, managing risks, and promoting innovation without compromising at the cost of student safety.
The safety of the program comes first. Module 3 educates teachers on the ethical issues, privacy of data, bias, and security risks involved in AI technologies. This is because most generative AI tools possess the potential to inadvertently reveal information or generate biased results if they are not applied wisely.
Trained teachers are able to take an official certifying examination. The Chartered College of Teaching-supervised multiple-choice test, which tests practical awareness, gives five CPD credits. This not only carries professional distinction but also promotes continuous learning and sharing best practice.
These learning materials are supplemented with real case studies of schools who have already established AI aids for administrative automation, test analysis, and lesson planning. An online journal accompanies them to record the work, facilitating cross-school learning of each other's challenges and successes.
Lastly, DfE's move is indicative of a remarkable shift: from simple observing of AI trends to active participation. By equipping teachers with tools, expertise, and accreditation, the UK is fostering a climate of safe innovation, turning AI into an aid system instead of a replacement in the sector of education.