Frequently asked questions
Is this an AI audit?+
No. Our AI Readiness Review is an advisory service designed to help schools understand their current readiness and identify practical next steps.
How long does the review take?+
Typically 2–4 weeks depending on school size and scope.
Do teachers need prior AI experience?+
No. The review is designed for schools at any stage of AI adoption.
Can you help after the review?+
Yes. We provide training, policy development, implementation planning, and ongoing advisory support.
Is the review suitable for primary and secondary schools?+
Yes. Our framework can be adapted to different educational settings, including international schools.
Does my school need an AI policy?+
Yes — and the earlier, the better. Staff and students are already using AI whether or not there's a document telling them how, and an approved-tools list nobody's written is really just an unwritten "anything goes." A policy doesn't need to be perfect on day one. It needs to say clearly what's approved, what isn't, and who's actually responsible for keeping it current — because "everyone's responsible" tends to mean no one is.
Does the EU AI Act apply to schools in Spain?+
Yes, in principle — the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) applies across all EU member states, Spain included. In practice, most day-to-day classroom AI use falls into a lower-risk category with fewer obligations attached. Where it gets more serious is specific uses like automated exam proctoring or tools that influence admissions or assessment decisions, which can fall under the Act's "high-risk" category. Spain is also building its own layer on top: AESIA (the national AI supervisory agency) and a pending national AI law, plus the Consejo Escolar del Estado's own framework for AI in schools. Worth checking the current compliance timeline directly, since deadlines in this area have already shifted once.
What's the difference between an AI policy for staff and one for students?+
They're solving different problems. The staff policy governs which tools are approved, for what, and what training and review are expected before using them professionally. The student policy is about academic integrity and digital literacy — what counts as acceptable use in coursework, and how students are taught to question AI output rather than accept it. Most schools need both, and they shouldn't be the same document.
Who should be responsible for AI policy at our school?+
Ideally someone who understands how the school actually runs day to day — the timetable, the staffroom, the safeguarding obligations — rather than whoever's "good with computers." A deputy head, a trusted head of department, or a teacher with some protected time can all work. What matters is that it's a named person with real time attached, not a responsibility floating between everyone and no one.
How often should our AI policy be reviewed?+
At minimum once a term. The tools themselves change faster than most school policy cycles are built for, so a policy written once and left on the shared drive stops reflecting reality within a couple of months.