The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills has published advice and guidance for schools and other education settings on the safe and ethical use of AI in education.
The Government’s Guidelines and Guardrails for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools align with Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026-2031 and respond to the need to ensure that young people, teachers and supporting staff in schools are equipped to both grasp the opportunities and navigate the challenges that the rapid development of AI presents.
The publication includes some Core Principles of AI in Education, a series of FAQ, key definitions, and a list of resources available on AI. We are happy that the Digital Education and AI Literacy Hub that we are hosting is mentioned in the Ministerial Foreword as an example of work being undertaken in Scotland to support schools to build knowledge, skills and confidence in this emerging area of practice. Our Teach AI Literacy Handbook and TRAILS (Teaching Responsible AI Literacy in Schools) platform are also listed among the resources recommended for use in the schools in Section 7 of the Guidelines and Guardrails.
You can read the full publication on The Scottish Government website (Scottish Guidelines and Guardrails for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools – gov.scot) or download a PDF version here.