Why is Good Future Foundation in a position to offer an AI Quality Mark?

The AI Quality Mark is written by School Leaders, reviewed by AI Specialists and co-designed with Educators to guide schools in embedding AI effectively and responsibly.

How do we achieve either the Progress, Bronze, Silver or Gold AI Quality Mark?

The AI Quality Mark is a self-assessment against a framework. Once you have had a meeting with us and you are happy that going through the process will add value to your organisation, then you can evaluate where you feel you fit against each area of the framework. Each level will give you a set number of points and your total score will determine which level of award you achieve.

How do we gain points towards each level of the Quality Mark?

When you are self assessing against the criteria, you will notice there are five levels for each area of the framework. Each level will give you a score which contributes to your overall total and the level of achievement within the AI Quality Mark.

Is there a limit to how many times we can submit to be assessed?

There is no limit to the number times you can submit to be assessed. We highly recommend submitting early on in your journey as it gives you a benchmark. The framework is set out so that it guides you on a journey to embedding AI into your school in a responsible and ethical way and by submitting early on, you have a clear pathway ahead.

Are there set times in the year that I have to submit my self assessment and evidence?

There are no set times in the year that we accept submissions. You can submit at any time that is convenient for you.

What will you accept as evidence?

We do not want to add to any teacher's workload so we are very flexible on the evidence that is submitted for the AI Quality Mark. Some examples of evidence that we accept are plans, teacher testimonials, presentation decks, notes/minutes from meetings etc.

How do we complete the self assessment and prepare for a submission?

When you receive the framework from us, you will also receive a link to a submission form. On the form, you are able to select the levels you feel your school is working at and attach any evidence for support. The form will save your progress for 15 days if you use the same browser (not in Incognito/Private mode) so that you can complete it at your own pace.

Will you provide detailed feedback for my submission?

Once you submit your self assessment and evidence, it will be sent to an assessor who will evaluate your submission. They will complete an assessment form with detailed feedback. Once they have done this, a meeting will be organised with the assessor and organisation to discuss and share their feedback and support you on the next steps of your AI journey.

What if we are at the very early stages and only have low marks across the board?

We would still encourage you to complete the self assessment as this gives you a benchmark to understand the next steps in your AI journey.

How long does it take for the assessment to happen?

Once you submit your self assessment and it is sent to our assessor, we aim to get the feedback to you in 2 - 3 weeks.

We are an independent school, can we still apply?

Any school can apply to go through the AI Quality Mark. We ask that if you are an independent school that you support your local schools and community with developing their use of AI.

Are there resources that you can provide that will help us obtain the AI Quality Mark?

We will send the framework to you after the initial meeting which can act as a guide for your AI implementation. As part of the Good Future Foundation, we offer professional development workshops, free to schools, regionally to support as many people as possible. We also have the Teacher Community Platform, which is a fantastic support to those going through the AI Quality Mark.

Should we apply as a school or a Trust?

This is a personal choice, we do not mind if you would like to submit as a whole Trust or as individual schools. We have had schools and Trusts submit their self assessments in either way but what is important is that it is valuable to you.

Our school is not located in the UK, can we still apply?

We accept submissions from schools globally and already have schools around the world who have obtained the AI Quality Mark.

What happens if we stop the process before we have finished it?

There are no consequences for stopping the process at any point. We want this to be a valuable and supportive process and if it isn't right for your school or isn't the right time, we will still be here when you are ready!

What's the value of just getting a Progress award?

There is lots of value in achieving the Progress award as it shows that you are approaching your AI journey with consideration, building a strategy that includes managing data responsibly and preparing staff and students for the future. It gives you a benchmark to work from and a pathway to continue to build your strategy moving forwards. It also demonstrates to your community that you are committed to using AI responsibly and ethically within your organisation.

Schools Leading the Way with AI

Since launching the AI Quality Mark, schools across the UK and beyond have taken clear, verified steps toward safe, confident and strategic AI use. Find out about their AI journeys below.

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Latest Featured Schools

A closer look at how different schools approached AI, including the challenges they faced, what shifted for staff and pupils, and what they'd do differently.

Stretford High School

Bronze

As a state-funded school in Greater Manchester serving a highly diverse community, Stretford came to this work around AI with a clear sense of purpose, and awarded Bronze of the AI Quality Mark in June 2026. Their priority from the beginning was equity, and that has shaped every decision they have made along the way.

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Park School

Bronze

Park School in Belfast awarded Bronze in February 2026. We have invited their principal, Mrs Bernie Davis, to share how the school is exploring the use of AI to support their students with special educational needs.

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Northland Schools

Gold

Northlands School is the first school in Argentina received the Gold AI Quality Mark. We have invited Jennifer and Florencia, who are leading AI conversations at their school, to share their approach and the resources they’ve developed.

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GEMS Winchester School of Dubai (WSD)

Gold

GEMS Winchester School of Dubai (WSD) is the first school outside UK to achieve the Gold AI Quality Mark. This achievement reflects the school’s comprehensive and strategic approach to embedding AI across all facets of school life.

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Tring School

Gold

Tring School’s Gold Award represents the culmination of a remarkable journey. It has been a privilege to walk alongside them as they progressed from Bronze in January 2025, to Silver in July 2025, and to Gold in July 2026.

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Woodland Academy Trust

Gold

After becoming the first multi-academy trust to earn the Silver accreditation in October 2024, the team at Woodland has built upon their strong foundation and further enhanced their approach to responsible AI integration throughout various aspects of school life, and is awarded Gold in May 2025.

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More from Our Schools

Short reflections from school leaders and teachers on what earning the AI Quality Mark meant for them.

“Thank you so much for the feedback. I look forward to sharing our progress with all our staff and governors. We will endeavour to share our progress with other schools with the hope of inspiring their journey.”

Dan Goodall, Subject Leader of Computing and ICT, The Corbet School

“Thank you for the support throughout this process and for the detailed feedback provided to guide us on our journey. We are very excited to develop our approach to safely integrating AI across our community, and we greatly value our partnership with the Good Future Foundation.”

Richard Healy, Deputy Headmaster, Colegio Colombo Britanico

“Thank you so much! It is wonderful to have all the work we are doing in this area recognised and validated in this way. It's such exciting work to be doing, not only for the potential of the tech but also (and perhaps most significantly) because it gives me a chance to work with so many different brilliant colleagues in school, without whom none of it would happen! And of course the chance to engage in great partnerships and collaborations beyond school. A huge thank you to the GFF for all the support and guidance you give, and for the community platform which I continue to find so helpful in terms of sharing ideas and connections.”

Mrs H Roberts, Deputy Head (Learning & Development), RMS for Girls

A Growing
Community

As of August 2026, 141 awards have been given out, representing 466 schools. Whether a school earns a Progress or Gold award, each one stands as proof that a real, verified step has been taken towards using AI safely and purposefully. See who's already part of this growing community.

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Schools Leading the Way with AI

Latest Featured Schools

Stretford High School

Park School

Northland Schools

GEMS Winchester School of Dubai (WSD)

Tring School

Woodland Academy Trust

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