How to use POGO Progress AI Assistant for Educators
The POGO Progress AI Assistant is your built-in smart helper within the platform. It supports teachers and administrators by answering questions, generating reports, suggesting next steps for students, and streamlining administrative tasks — all while keeping your data secure and GDPR compliant.
🎯 What the AI Assistant Can Do
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| 🧠 Instant Help & Guidance | Ask the AI Assistant how to use features like assessment tracking, report writing, or setting up parent meetings. |
| ✏️ Report Writing Support | Automatically generate professional and personalised report comments using real pupil data. |
| 📈 Next-Step Suggestions | Receive curriculum-linked “next steps” for learning, tailored to each child’s attainment. |
| 🧮 Data Insights | Quickly summarise class or year-group progress using existing tracking data. |
| 🧾 Translation Support | Translate reports and parent communication into multiple languages. |
| 🧰 Troubleshooting Guidance | Get help with common platform issues such as login problems, syncing errors, or data entry questions. |
Step-by-Step: How to Use the AI Assistant
1. Accessing the AI Assistant
- Log into your POGO Progress account.
- Look for the “Lightening bolt” icon or AI Assistant (chat bubble) at the top-right corner of your screen.
- Click to open the POGO Progress AI Assistant window.
2. Asking Questions
Type your question naturally — for example:
- “How do I create a new curriculum?”
- “Show me how to track EYFS observations.”
- “Can you help me write a progress report for Year 2?”
The Assistant will instantly respond with clear instructions, examples, or step-by-step guidance.
3. Generating Report Comments
- Open a student’s profile or report section.
- Click ‘AI Suggestions’ and ask it to ‘Generate Report Comment’.
- The Assistant will analyse the child’s data (assessment results, attendance, targets) and produce a tailored comment.
- You can edit, refine, or regenerate the comment before publishing.
💡 This helps save significant time during reporting periods while maintaining personalisation.
4. Getting Curriculum-Based Next Steps
- While viewing an assessment or observation, click “AI Next Steps.”
- The Assistant will analyse the learning objective and the student’s attainment level.
- You’ll receive practical, curriculum-aligned suggestions for what to teach or reinforce next.
These can be added directly to lesson plans or pupil targets.
5. Translation & Accessibility
- The AI Assistant can translate reports or parent communications into multiple languages (e.g. Spanish, Polish, Urdu).
- This ensures inclusivity and clear communication with all families.
6. Troubleshooting and Support
If you encounter an issue within the platform, simply ask:
“I can’t log in — what should I do?”
“How do I resend a parent report?”
The Assistant will offer quick, step-by-step fixes.
If the issue requires further help, it will direct you to help@pogoprogress.co.uk or to your account manager.
Best Practices
- Use the Assistant as a first point of contact before emailing support — it can resolve most queries instantly.
- Keep questions specific and short for faster responses.
- Use it during report writing or assessment periods to save time.
- Review all AI-generated content to ensure it aligns with your school’s tone and context.
Data Security
- The AI Assistant works entirely within the POGO ecosystem.
- It uses secure, encrypted connections and does not share data externally.
- All generated content complies with GDPR and educational data standards.