Resources

Everything you need to use AI safely and confidently

Free courses, interactive tools, and practical guidance built for social care practitioners across England and the UK. No jargon, no fluff: just what works.

Start with AI 101 Open the Practice Lab
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AI 101
22 lessons · 3 levels

Plain English intro to AI for social care. Start from scratch and work at your own pace.

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Glossary
30+ terms

Every AI term you will meet in social care, explained without the tech jargon.

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Practice Lab
2 tools

Spot deliberate errors in AI outputs and test your own prompts in a safe environment.

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Quiz
10 questions

Quick quiz to test your understanding of AI concepts, safety, and social care legislation.

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Blog & FAQs
Updated weekly

Regular articles, legislation updates, prompt templates, and honest answers to common questions.

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Stay Informed

AI Insights and FAQs for social work practice

Regular articles on using AI in social care: legislation updates, prompt templates, case studies, and lessons from the field. Plus honest answers to the questions practitioners, managers, and governance leads ask most.

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Common Questions

AI Training FAQs

Do I need any technical background to use these resources?

No. Every resource is written in plain English for social care practitioners. The AI 101 course starts from scratch, and the glossary explains every term without tech jargon. You do not need any coding or technical knowledge.

Can I use these resources to train my team?

Yes. The AI quiz, AI Practice Lab, and AI 101 course are all suitable for team learning. For tailored group training, TESSA Tools also offers bespoke workshops and CPD-aligned sessions for organisations.

Is any data collected when I use the interactive tools?

No. The AI Practice Lab, quiz, and prompt tester all run in your browser. Nothing is stored and no data leaves your device. They are safe to use on work computers.

How often is the blog updated?

We publish new articles regularly, covering legislation updates, practical guides, prompt templates, and findings from our Professional Doctorate research. Follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram to get notified when new content goes live.

AI Training for Social Work Teams

Our hands-on workshops are tailored to your service context. Get in touch to discuss what your organisation needs.

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