When schools choose Seesaw, they’re trusting us with something that matters: their classrooms, their pupils, and the way learning is shared every day.
That trust isn’t something we take lightly and it’s why we pay close attention to guidance from the Department for Education, including the recently published Generative AI Product Safety Standards for English schools.
These standards are there to help schools feel confident about the tools they use — especially as digital products continue to change. They focus on safety, responsibility, and making sure technology works for education, not the other way around.
A school-first approach
Seesaw has always been built for primary schools! Teachers stay in control, learning is age-appropriate and families are included in a way that supports classroom practice.
While Seesaw does not provide generative AI tools directly to pupils, we’ve reviewed our whole-school learning platform to ensure that what schools experience day to day aligns with the expectations set out in the guidance.
In short, it does!
What alignment looks like in real terms
For schools, alignment with the DfE standards isn’t about ticking boxes but about the practical things that matter every day.
That includes:
- Clear boundaries for pupils, with age-appropriate experiences and safeguards in place
- Teachers staying in control, with visibility over activities and content
- Strong data protection, with clear information for schools and families about how data is handled
- No advertising or manipulation, and no pressure on pupils to engage in certain ways
- Human relationships at the centre, not technology pretending to be something it isn’t
These principles are already part of how Seesaw works, and they’re reflected in the expectations set out by the DfE.
Designed to support teaching, not replace it
One of the strongest messages in the DfE guidance is that technology should support learning and not undermine it.
That’s a view we really share. Seesaw is designed to help teachers save time, understand learning, and communicate clearly. It’s not designed to replace professional judgement, assessment, or the relationships that make learning work.
School leaders and teachers decide how Seesaw is used in their classrooms. Our role is to provide a platform that’s reliable, appropriate, and easy to trust.
Clear information for schools and families
We know schools are under pressure to make the right choices and to explain those choices clearly to parents and carers.
That’s why we provide straightforward information about:
- how Seesaw is used in schools in the UK
- how pupil data is protected
- how we can support you with safeguarding and reporting
- where schools can go if they have questions or concerns
The DfE standards reinforce the importance of that transparency, and we fully support it.
Looking ahead
Guidance will continue to evolve, and so will classroom practice. Our commitment is simple: to keep listening to schools, to stay aligned with national expectations, and to make sure Seesaw remains a safe, trusted space for learning.
If you’d like to talk to us about how Seesaw is used in your school, or how it aligns with current guidance, our team is always happy to help.
