Use AI to Learn More, Not Less
This intervention framework references recognised UK education guidance — including Department for Education (DfE) generative AI guidance for schools, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) expectations on pupil data, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and Ofqual assessment integrity guidance, and Ofsted expectations for safeguarding and curriculum quality. It supports school self-assessment; it is not legal advice and does not imply official endorsement or compliance certification.
Why This Matters
AI can be a brilliant study partner — or it can do your thinking for you so you learn nothing. The difference is how you use it.
These study skills help you use AI to understand more, remember more and stay in control of your own learning.
Smart Ways to Study With AI
Try First, Then Check
Attempt the work yourself before asking AI. Then use it to check, compare and improve — not to start.
Ask It to Teach, Not to Tell
Powerful study prompts:
- Explain this like I am 12.
- Give me a worked example, then a question to try.
- Quiz me on this topic.
- Tell me what I got wrong and why.
Test Yourself Without It
Close the AI and explain the idea out loud or on paper. If you can teach it, you have learned it.
Stay Honest
Follow your school's rules. Never submit AI writing as your own work.
Revision Challenge
For your next topic:
Step 1
Ask AI to quiz you with ten questions.
Step 2
Answer them without looking anything up.
Step 3
Ask it to explain only the ones you got wrong, then try again tomorrow.
What can I download?
Study With AI checklist (PDF — add download in editor)
Reminder card for planners and revision folders.
Improve Your Benchmark Score
This framework supports improvement in:
- Independent Thinking
- Responsible AI Use
- AI Literacy
Retake the student benchmark after trying these skills
Remember
AI is your coach, not your ghostwriter.
Wider Support & Development
For more information, guidance and support — including how AI Awareness Day can help your school — contact the AI Awareness team.