The Process
How Certiva accredits a school
A collaborative, developmental evaluation against the AI-Ready Standard — rigorous, independent, and designed so there are no surprises in the final report.
The journey
Six phases, end to end
Application
School applies; scope confirmed; agreement signed; a lead evaluator is assigned.
Self-assessment
The school completes the readiness audit and compiles its evidence portfolio.
Evidence review
Evaluators review the portfolio remotely and identify lines of enquiry.
On-site visit
Observations, interviews, verification and an exit conference at the school.
Decision
An independent panel reviews the recommendation; the decision and report are issued.
Monitoring
Annual progress reports and sampling, with full re-accreditation at year five.
Evidence & scoring
Paper without practice does not pass
Every criterion is judged on the four-point scale, and evaluators triangulate at least two independent sources before scoring. A criterion cannot reach “Established” on documents alone — claimed practice must be corroborated in observation or interview.
📄 Documentary
AI policy, strategic plan, risk register, data-flow maps, PD records.
📊 Platform data
Certification coverage %, dashboards, certificate verification via QR.
👀 Observation
Lessons showing AI integration and human oversight in practice.
🗣️ Testimony
Interviews with leaders, teachers, students, parents and board members.
The on-site visit
What happens over 3–5 days
Classroom observations
20–40 lessons across phases and subjects.
Leadership interviews
Head, senior leaders, AI steering committee and a board representative.
Staff & student voice
Teacher groups, student groups and parent representatives.
Evidence verification
Sample certified teachers; verify certificates; inspect records.
Systems & data check
Data governance, security, safeguarding and vendor due diligence.
Exit conference
Preliminary findings shared — no surprises in the final report.
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