How AI Personalises Reading for UK Key Stage 1 & 2 (Without Replacing You)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and for many parents, it can be a bit scary. Will it replace teachers? Will it stop children from thinking for themselves?

At Primary Story, we believe AI should be a tool for empowerment, not a replacement for human connection. Here's how we use AI to support your child's reading journey under the UK National Curriculum.

1. Engagement Through Interest

The biggest battle in reading is often just getting a child to open a book. If your child loves "Minecraft" and "Space," but their school book is about "Biff and Chip going to the park," they might switch off.

Our AI allows you to create stories about anything.

• Your Child's Prompt: "A story about a girl who plays football for England and fights dragons."
• Our AI: Generates a unique, age-appropriate story matching that exact description.

Suddenly, reading isn't a chore—it's an adventure they created.

2. The "Goldilocks" Difficulty Level

In UK schools, we talk about "reading ages." If a text is too hard, a child gives up. If it's too easy, they don't learn.

Our AI adjusts the vocabulary and sentence structure to match your child's specific Year Group:

• Year 1: Simple sentences, phonics-friendly words.
• Year 6: Complex clauses, advanced vocabulary, metaphorical language.

It ensures the text is always "just right"—challenging enough to stretch them, but accessible enough to enjoy.

3. Instant Feedback (Like a Private Tutor)

When your child answers a comprehension question, our AI doesn't just say "Wrong." It explains why.

• Child's Answer: "He was happy."
• AI Feedback: "Not quite! Look at the text again. It says he 'stamped his foot.' usually, people stamp their feet when they are angry or frustrated. Try again!"

This mimics the supportive guidance of a teacher or parent, helping them learn from mistakes instantly.

Safety First

We know safety is your #1 priority. Our AI is:

• Filtered: Strict guardrails prevent inappropriate content.
• Private: We don't use your child's data to train public AI models.
• UK Compliant: Designed with GDPR and COPPA principles in mind.

Conclusion

AI isn't here to replace the bedtime story. It's here to make the "learning to read" part more fun, more personal, and more effective. It gives every child a library of infinite books, written just for them.