AI for learners with SEND: Implementation guidance for safe and effective use
Written By: Author(s): Mike Finlay
- AI |
- Leadership |
- SEND
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MIKE FINLAY, HEADTEACHER, SPRINGWATER SCHOOL; BOARD MEMBER, WHOLE EDUCATION; SEND ADVISORY GROUP MEMBER, CHALLENGE PARTNERS, UK
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education brings both opportunities and uncertainty. For pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), AI offers the potential for more responsive and personalised support. Yet concerns around ethics, bias and data privacy are significant – and rightly so. As school leaders and practitioners, we must ask: how can we harness AI’s potential while safeguarding inclusive values and professional judgement?
This article offers practical, research-informed guidance for schools looking to implement AI tools in ways that support learners with SEND safely and effectively, grounded in policy, evidence and lived experience.
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