10 Questions About AI that School Governors Need to Ask

Strategic Leadership in a Time of Technological Change

AI is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, yet many governing boards are unsure where to begin. This practical session, hosted by Professor Rose Luckin (UCL/Educate Ventures Research), cuts through the complexity to give school governors the essential tools for effective AI oversight.

You'll discover:

• Why AI governance must come before scattered implementation – and how to establish board-level oversight that protects your school's vision and values
• The 4D AI Strategy Framework: a proven approach to align AI with your educational priorities while managing risks and ensuring ethical implementation
• Key governance questions you should be asking about data protection, equity of access, procurement decisions, and safeguarding in an AI world
• Practical tools you can use immediately: governance templates, risk assessment frameworks, evaluation checklists, and use case planning documents
• How to build staff and governor capacity without creating anxiety – including support for governors at all levels of technical confidence

This session is for you if:

• You want to move from reactive responses to strategic AI leadership
• You're concerned about safeguarding children in an AI-enabled world
• You need to scrutinize AI proposals against your school's vision and values
• You want to ensure quality education and student wellbeing in an age of artificial intelligence

Walk away with confidence, clarity, and actionable next steps. No technical expertise required – just strategic thinking and a commitment to bringing human wisdom to artificial intelligence.

"Learn Fast, Act More Slowly" – discover how to harness AI's opportunities while protecting what matters most.

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Renowned for not only her research into the design and evaluation of educational technology and AI, Rose has spent over 30 years developing and studying AI for education, and has been named as one of the 20 most influential people in education in the 2017 Seldon List, is the only non-US winner to have received the prestigious ISTE Impact Award, and at Bett UK 2025 was presented with the Bett Global Outstanding Achievement award: the highest honour in the show.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY:

• Practical tips and tricks for your organisation
• Slide deck
• Recording - available for 2 weeks