Responsible AI at Storypark

Empowering educators through thoughtful technology that prioritises quality, community, and transparency.

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Our Responsible AI Commitments

Since we started back in 2011, we’ve always carefully considered the impact of all we do on the children, educators, families and communities we work with. As AI technology develops and has become more readily available, Storypark has looked to our vision and values to define a set of responsible AI use commitments.
We commit to a collaborative and community-centric approach
By working with educators and their communities, we ensure that our AI tools are practical, effective, and aligned with the needs of the early childhood education sector. Through this two-way approach we aim to empower and inspire educators in all that they do!
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We have high regard for each educator’s professional intuition and autonomy. We see AI as a complimentary partner.
We commit to supporting quality practice
We are excited by the possibilities of any technology that can save time and create efficiencies for educators. We see beyond the hype, Storypark's use of AI is done in a thoughtful manner, supporting quality practice in early childhood education.
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AI generated work can always be reviewed, edited and adjusted by educators.
We commit to openness and honesty
We will always let you know when AI is present within Storypark and how it can be used.
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We acknowledge the limitations and challenges regarding AI now and in the future.
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We actively seek feedback from educators, experts, and the broader community, and we value their insights as we refine our practices and technologies.
We commit to protecting your privacy, security and data
Storypark takes the privacy and security of your data seriously. We commit to complying with any Government regulations in this space, in addition to our already high privacy standards as set out in our Privacy Policy.

We will actively work to get rid of unfair biases in data and our algorithms that might negatively affect educators or children.

Our proactive stance ensures that our AI solutions are safe, secure, and beneficial for all.
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"Our approach as always, is to work closely with educators and experts – we start by deeply understanding the problems and challenges faced in the sector."

Jamie McDonald
Co-founder and CEO of Storypark
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Storypark's AI Assistant

A set of AI-powered tools designed to help educators feel confident in story writing while their professional intuition and insight remains paramount.

*A note about our approach: The AI assistant will not create content, instead we’ve addressed the areas of story writing educators told us they most need help with.

Story review (beta)

Enhance the quality of every story and build educator confidence, with pedagogically aligned guidance.

Spelling and grammar (beta)

Reduce review times and increase trust with spelling and grammar assistance.

Translations (beta)

Foster inclusivity and break down language barriers with story translation as you write.
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AI-powered community posts (coming soon)

Craft engaging, quality posts for your community with tools to support educators.  
Insights and articles to help you explore AI

AI Resources

Explore insights and resources on using AI in early childhood education, with more content coming soon.

Exploring AI in Early Childhood Education: Our Considered Approach

We’ve been thinking a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) lately. Not just because it’s a hot topic, but because we’re always looking for ways to better support our early learning communities across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and beyond — and we believe the technological leaps in the AI space shouldn’t be ignored.
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Asking questions about the use of AI in early childhood education: Creating your AI policy

Early childhood education is easily one of the best spaces to ask questions and be curious. We are continually inspired not only by children, who explore their world with creativity and diligence by asking “Why?” but also by educators and practitioners who hone their practice through critical thinking and feedback.
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What is the place of AI in ECE? Unpicking common concerns from educators

Join us as we look at common concerns from the sector about the use of artificial intelligence in early childhood education. Our considered approach to AI means we aren’t afraid to ask and examine your questions about the ways technology should be used.
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The framework helping Sharon from Storypark navigate AI literacy

We sat down with Storypark’s Head of Pedagogy, Sharon Carlson, to understand her technology journey, her thoughts on how ECE services might approach AI, what AI literacy could look like in ECE and what excites her most.
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Three key takeaways from our artificial intelligence webinar

Over the last year, we've been speaking with a diverse group of educators and leaders about the use of AI in ECE as well as engaging with AI tools themselves. Personal insights, research and informed conversations across the sector led to a really engaging and interesting webinar.
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🦋 Free Guide

Applying the Concerns-Based Approach Model to AI tools in ECE

Download this free guide to learn how teaching teams can apply the CBAM to the use of artificial intelligence tools in early childhood education.
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Questions & Answers

Get answers to common questions about our upcoming AI features.
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Will AI replace my role as an educator?
No, our AI tools are designed and built to complement your expertise, not replace it. Storypark’s Responsible AI Commitments ensure that you remain in control, and any AI-generated suggestions can be reviewed or dismissed.
How does Storypark ensure responsible use of AI?
We are committed to responsible AI use that prioritises transparency, privacy, and the autonomy of early childhood professionals. You can read more about our approach in our Responsible AI Commitments. We also recommend that services consider creating their own AI policy before using any AI tools.
How does Storypark ensure the security of AI-generated content?
Storypark applies multiple security measures to protect data and ensure AI-generated content is handled responsibly:
- All data is encrypted during transmission and at rest.
- Only authorised staff members have access to relevant data, with regular audits to maintain security.
- All AI features undergo the same security reviews applied to Storypark’s core platform. For more information about our technology and security specifications, see here.
What data does Storypark AI use?
Storypark collects metadata internally to understand feature usage and improve functionality (e.g. how frequently an AI feature is accessed). This metadata is not shared with our AI partners.

When educators use AI-powered features (like grammar checks), their input (only the text and title) is securely sent to our AI partners to generate responses. We do not send images, videos, PDF documents, comments, and which children are included. Our AI partners delete the data after processing and do not use it to train or improve their models.

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