Recommended launch process
Guidance for school leaders
Download DOCX →Step 1: Appoint a survey lead
Choose a member of staff to coordinate communications and encourage participation.
Step 2: Share the survey with staff
Use the provided messaging templates to introduce the survey and explain:
- why the survey matters
- how responses will be used
- that responses are anonymous
- how long the survey takes to complete
Communications Toolkit
Ready-to-use staff communications, talking points and survey messaging templates.
Download DOCX →Staff Poster
Printable and digital poster promoting the survey to teachers. To edit the document, please create a copy (File -> Make a copy) or download the document to your device (File -> Download -> Microsoft PowerPoint).
Access the editable file →
Editable Email Templates
Copy-and-paste versions of the launch, reminder and thank-you messages.
Download DOCX →Step 3: Promote participation throughout the survey window
We recommend sharing:
- a pre-launch message
- launch announcement
- reminder message
- closing thank you message
Step 4: Share outcomes with staff
Once results are available, communicate key findings and next steps with staff to help close the feedback loop.
Quick facts
Survey length – Approximately 15 minutes
Audience – Teaching staff
Anonymous responses – Yes
Survey closes – 30 June
Topics covered – AI use, digital confidence, technical reliability, device access, assistive technology and more
Need support?
If you have any questions about launching the survey, please contact david.phillips@edurio.com.
How did Creative Education Trust encourage strong participation in the Edurio National Technology and AI Survey?
More than half of teachers across CET shared their views, giving us valuable insight into their experiences of technology and AI in schools.
A coordinated, trust-wide approach helped make the difference:
- Early buy-in through CET’s EdTech Professional Community
- Clear briefing for school leaders on purpose and opportunity for national benchmarking
- CEO launch email to teachers, highlighting the value of staff voice
- Regular completion updates shared with school leaders to support visibility and local engagement
- Dedicated time, where possible, for teachers to complete the survey, such as during CPD sessions
- Trust-wide reminders during the survey window
- Additional support for schools in the final week