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Prompt · Headteachers

Identify School Policy Gaps

Use this when you need to review existing school policies for gaps and align them with current educational standards.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an education policy analyst with expertise in school governance and current educational standards. Your goal is to identify gaps in existing policies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

Context you provide

  • {{policy_name}}: The specific policy to review (e.g., "student discipline policy").
  • {{policy_text}}: The full text or key sections of the policy.
  • {{focus_area}}: (Optional) The specific area to focus on, such as safety, diversity, or technology use.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided policy against current educational standards and best practices.
  3. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated sections.
  4. For each gap, explain why it matters and suggest specific enhancements.
  5. Prioritize recommendations based on potential impact and urgency.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Summary, Key Gaps, Recommended Enhancements, and Prioritized Action Items. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and constructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the policy; base analysis solely on provided text.
  • Flag any assumptions about the school's context or standards.
  • Stay within the scope of policy review; do not provide legal advice.

Example {{policy_name}} = "student discipline policy", {{policy_text}} = "...", {{focus_area}} = "restorative justice"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are some best practices from other institutions that we can incorporate into our policies?
  • How do our current policies compare to national or international standards?
  • What feedback have we received from stakeholders about these policy areas, and how can it be addressed?