USE AI PROPERLY for Innovative Teaching (UK): The practical and essential guide to avoid mistakes and save time & money! (includes lots of resources to use straightaway)

USE AI PROPERLY! is the essential, practical guide for teachers in the UK who want to save time, avoid common mistakes, and confidently use artificial intelligence in their classrooms. Written with clarity and warmth, the book explains how teachers can safely integrate AI into lesson planning, feedback, SEND support, administration, CPD, and more — while staying firmly within UK GDPR and safeguarding expectations.

The book is set out as follows:

- Introduction: A Practical, UK-First Approach
- Chapter 1: Understanding AI (What It Is—and Isn’t—for Teachers)
- Chapter 2: Everyday Tools & Platforms (Choosing What’s Safe and Useful)
- Chapter 3: Planning, Preparation & Workload (Save Time Without Losing Quality)
- Chapter 4: Differentiation, Inclusion & SEND
- Chapter 5: Critical Thinking & AI/Digital Literacy For Pupils
- Chapter 6: Data Protection, GDPR & Safeguarding
- Chapter 7: Feedback, Creativity & Originality
- Chapter 8: CPD, Culture & Change Management
- Chapter 9: Recipe Cards (Quick Wins by Phase/Subject)
- Chapter 10: Common Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
- Conclusion: Teaching with Heart in a Digital Age
- Additional Information (for):
- Headteachers
- SENCoS (Special Educational Needs Coordinators)
- Department Heads
- IT Support (in schools)
- Governors

Designed for busy educators, this guide includes ready-to-use prompts, templates, examples, and resources that can be applied immediately. The friendly artwork and simple layout make it accessible even for absolute beginners.

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI tools, this book gives you the understanding and confidence to work smarter, not harder — and to keep the heart of teaching firmly human.

Perfect for anyone teaching children of any age in the UK who wants to harness the power of AI without compromising their values.

If you want a practical, no-nonsense guide that helps you navigate AI safely and effectively for innovative teaching… this book is for you.