Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools have the potential to reduce leader, teacher and support staff workload.

Generative AI Large Language Models (LLM), like Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, need users to enter ‘prompts’ to tell them what to do and the format of the output the user desires. Prompts are just instructions, but some prompts generate better outcomes than others. However, prompts do not need to be complex. 'Tell me a joke' is a very simple prompt that the Generative AI model will reply to...but this prompt is unlikely to reduce your workload!

Exceed Academies Trust has created simple, easy to follow guides to help leaders, teachers and support staff to take their first steps in using Generative AI to reduce workload.

Our Prompt Craft guides provide example prompts that can be copied and edited to meet your needs. These are intended to provide a basic insight into what Generative AI can do. They don't cover every possible use of Generative AI and, as the prompts are simple, they don't produce 'perfect' outcomes. Their purpose is to take your first steps in becoming more familiar with Generative AI and to support you to consider how they may use it to reduce your workload. With this awareness, you can edit and enhance the basic prompts we have provided to help you produce an outcome that better meets your needs.

We have also produced case studies that shows some of the first steps Exceed Academies Trust schools took in starting to use Generative AI.

Our Acceptable Use Agreement helps leaders, teacher and support staff to understand our expectations if they are to begin to use Artificial Intelligence. This should be read, signed, and returned to their headteacher.

Please remember not to share any personal data (including your own, colleagues and that of pupils/students) in any format with generative AI tools that do not include Commercial Data Protection. You are bound by your school/trust Data Protection and Internet Security and related policies. Please consult with your Headteacher, Trust or responsible body.