Better questions
Students use AI to think through a problem, not to skip it.
School Connect · for principals and teachers
Bring Saplings to your school — free.
A workshop for your Grade 9–12 students on using AI to learn, not to copy — run online or in your school, with your teachers present. There is no cost to the school or to families.
What your students take away
Checking answers
They learn to verify AI against textbooks, notes and teachers, and to spot confident mistakes.
Honest work
A clear line between getting help and copying, so their work stays their own.
Safety and privacy
What never to type into a chat window, and how to recognise deepfakes and scams.
How it works
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You tell us about your school
Fill in the short form below. We reply within two working days.
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We plan it with you
We agree the grade group, the date and whether it runs in school or online.
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The workshop
A 60 to 90-minute interactive session built on our Attempt → Ask → Challenge → Verify → Reflect method, with your teachers present.
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Students continue free
Students can then join the 8-week Saplings online programme at no cost and earn a certificate.
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You get a short report
Attendance and what students learned, for your records.
What we need from you
A projector or screen
A stable internet connection
A scheduled period and a teacher in the room
That's all. No fees, no products to buy, no data shared with anyone.
Sessions run with school staff present. We do not collect personal information from students during school workshops, and every AI tool shown is checked for age suitability first. Read our safeguarding policy
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Frequently asked questions
Is there really no cost?
None. School Connect and Saplings are free for schools, students and families.
Which boards do you work with?
Any board. The sessions are about how students learn with AI, alongside the subjects they already study.
How long is the workshop?
60 to 90 minutes, fitted to your timetable.
Do students need devices?
Not for the in-school workshop. For the online Saplings programme, a phone or laptop with internet at home is enough.
Is this a sales pitch for a product?
No. Saplings is a free social programme of Bright Pines Foundation. Nothing is sold to students or parents.