AI could help teachers save hours on marking

Schools in Liverpool are trialling AI to reduce teachers’ marking workload and help personalise lessons. The initiative, supported by a partnership between Century Tech and Mayor Steve Rotheram, aims to give teachers more time for other tasks while improving educational outcomes.

Runnymede St Edwards Primary in West Derby has already adopted the AI tool for three years, offering insights into how it can tailor homework based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. Year Six pupil Noah explained how the platform adjusts tasks according to each pupil’s needs, balancing focus areas like science and maths.

The AI system also marks the homework, freeing teachers from hours of manual grading. It generates detailed reports on pupils’ abilities, providing educators with crucial information on where extra attention is needed.

Mayor Rotheram hopes the scheme will address the city’s lagging educational standards, with plans for a national rollout. Improving students’ skills in key subjects like English and maths at an early stage could help avoid costly interventions later.