AI Confidence Prompt Library
What is a prompt library?
A prompt library is a curated collection of smart, reusable prompts you can copy, paste, and adapt. It is designed to make AI immediately useful in everyday school life.
Think of it as:
• A bank of reliable starting points you can tweak for your context.
• A way to reduce cognitive load; you don’t need to face a blank box ever again.
• A consistency tool; teams across your school can use the same safe, inclusion first habits.
Each prompt uses placeholders [like this] so you can quickly personalise it without adding personal data.
Keep the prompting framework front‑of‑mind: start with the Task, add the Context, define the Constraints, and finish with the Tone (if relevant)
Education prompt library
1. Classroom Teachers: quick wins for learning, planning & clarity
“I’m a [phase / subject / age range] teacher in [nation]. Suggest some engaging lesson ideas to teach students aged [age] about [topic] focusing on [learning objectives or curriculum reference]. Their prior knowledge on this topic includes [add prior knowledge statements]. Make sure the ideas are accessible and inclusive for a diverse range of learners. Indicate potential misconceptions and methods to address these. Also indicate opportunities where [specific skills or cross-curricular themes] can be developed."
"Create a [task type] on [topic] focusing on [add objectives, curriculum statement or attach lesson material]. Ensure that it is accessible and inclusive for a diverse range of learners. Use clear, concise language suitable for pupils with varying levels of reading ability, including those with dyslexia and English as an additional language. Where diagrams are used, include descriptive text to ensure the content is understandable without relying solely on visual interpretation."
"Incorporate a range of question formats to support different ways of expressing understanding, such as multiple choice, sentence completion, and structured open-ended responses. Design to reduce cognitive load and support learners with attention, processing, or working memory difficulties."
"Rewrite this explanation of [concept] for learners who benefit from chunked instructions. Use clear, concise language suitable for pupils with varying levels of reading ability, including those with dyslexia and English as an additional language. Add one visual analogy include descriptive text to ensure the content is understandable without relying solely on visual interpretation."
"Generate three questioning sequences that help [year group] students move from recall → explain → apply based on [specific learning objectives, curriculum reference or attach learning material. Avoid introducing new content."
"Draft a model answer for [exam question] at [grade] level. Keep it concise and highlight what makes it effective based on the attached lesson presentations, or specify the content rather than the topic. Also reference the ages of pupils."
2. Teaching Assistants / Learning support: clarity, scaffolding, access
"Suggest strategies to help a learner who benefits from reduced working memory load during [describe lesson task or activity and the outcomes] . Include visuals or step-by-step supports if appropriate."
"Rewrite these task instructions using clear and concise language suitable for pupils with varying levels of reading ability, including those with dyslexia and English as an additional language Keep the purpose clear."
"Provide sentence starters to support learners who find open ended discussion challenging. Topic: [topic]. Focus on accessible entry phrases."
"Generate a breakdown of the steps involved in [task], removing jargon and highlighting key ‘look‑fors’ to guide independence."
3. SENDCos / Inclusion leads: plans, accessibility, professional clarity
"Create a short, parent friendly summary explaining [learning need] and how strategies in class can reduce cognitive load. Keep tone reassuring and nondiagnostic."
"Draft an inclusion-first version of this resource. Include vocabulary supports, dual coding suggestions, and accessible reading level guidance."
"Turn these bullet points into a clear, professional briefing for staff on how to support a learner who benefits from [describe need, without labels] during [activity]."
"Suggest ways to adapt [describe lesson task and outcomes] so all learners can access it without lowering challenge."
4. School leaders: communication, analysis, and strategy
“Summarise this [attached policy extract / briefing] into a one page staff update with clear bullet points and recommended actions. Keep tone professional and practical."
"Analyse this anonymised data set for broad trends: three key strengths and three areas to explore further. Avoid speculation about individuals."
"Draft three versions of a message for governors explaining progress on [priority area] using [attached / pasted evidence]: formal, concise; warm, community-focused; and data-driven."
"Turn my [attached / pasted] meeting notes into a structured action plan with responsibilities, timelines, and checkpoints."
5. Admin / Office teams: clarity, accuracy, and parent-friendly communication
“Write a clear, warm message for parents explaining [update]. Keep reading age around 10–11 and avoid school jargon.” Use clear and concise language suitable for varying reading levels and avoid the use of school jargon.
“Turn these notes into a short newsletter paragraph: clear and concise language, friendly tone, one key takeaway, and an invitation for families to ask questions.”
“Check this letter for clarity and rewrite it using shorter sentences, plain English, and a supportive tone.”
“Summarise this meeting transcript into: (1) three headline decisions, (2) action items, (3) what needs sharing with staff.”
Provide a list of suggested edits along with reasoning for each
General all-role prompts
“Turn this text into a clear summary with 5 bullet points. Remove repetition and highlight anything that needs a decision.”
“Help me generate three alternative approaches to [problem or task], explaining pros and cons of each.”
“Suggest blind spots or questions I should consider when planning [project / task]. Keep it practical.”
“Rewrite this message so it is clearer, kinder, and more concise.”
Template prompts using placeholders [like this]
Use these for fast tailoring:
Lesson / session design:
“I’m a [role]. Create a [length] activity for [group] on [topic] with priorities: [list priorities]. Avoid [constraints]. Tone: [tone].”
Accessibility rewrite:
“Rewrite this for a reading age of [age], with clear steps and plain language. Add optional visual cues.”
Communication:
“Draft a message for [audience] about [topic] in a [tone] tone, under [word count], with one clear call to action.”
