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Northern Ireland: Department of Education AI Guidance and Safeguarding

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The Department of Education in Northern Ireland has produced guidance for online safety in the context of Safeguarding & Child Protection in Schools, addressing AI-related risks. The Department funds the iNEQE Safeguarding Group to provide the Safer Schools NI App, which offers safety information on AI for pupils and parents.

These represent advisory/informational resources rather than binding regulations or mandates.

Who it affects: Schools in Northern Ireland; pupils; parents; safeguarding officers.

What is notably missing: Binding policy mandate on AI literacy curriculum; specific training requirements for teachers; clear governance structures for AI oversight; timeline for policy development; specification of minimum standards for schools.