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How to connect the Oak National Academy Connector/Plugin to Claude

Connect Claude with Oak National Academy to help you produce additional resources for your teaching

 

Who this article is for: Teachers using their own personal Claude account. If you're on a school or organisation Claude account, check with your IT team or account owner first, as they may need to enable the Connector/Plugin before you can install this one yourself.

The Oak National Academy Connector/Plugin can help Claude work directly with Oak's tools and content when it's relevant to what you're asking. Once it's installed, Claude can draw on Oak's resources and curriculum data to help answer your questions.

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Before you begin

Before you install the Connector/Plugin, check the following:

Please note: Claude uses the Connector/Plugin only when it determines that your question would benefit from Oak's content. It doesn't check Oak's resources for every message, even once the Connector/Plugin is installed and switched on.

Installing the Oak National Academy Connector/Plugin

The quickest way to install the Connector/Plugin is with the one-click Install button on the Oak National Academy website.

  1. Go to the Oak National Academy website and click Try in Claude. Claude opens in a new tab with a message ready to send.

  2. Click the orange arrow to send it, and an install card appears in the chat.

  3. Tap Install on the card, then authorise Oak when prompted. Claude is now ready to draw on the Oak curriculum.

If Claude opens with an empty message box, paste the following text into the box and press Send. 

“Install the Oak National Academy plugin and its connector.”

Prefer to add it manually? You can also find Oak National Academy by going to Settings, then Connectors, in your Claude account.

Turn on the Connector/Plugin in a conversation

Installing the Connector/Plugin makes it available, but you still need to make sure it's switched on for the conversation where you want to use it.

  1. Start a new conversation in Claude.

  2. Near the message box, click the tools or connector icon.

  3. Make sure Oak National Academy is toggled on.

  4. Ask Claude your question as normal. Claude can decide when it's helpful to use the Connector/Plugin to answer.

Remember:

Check the response before you rely on it or share it with pupils.

Don't enter pupil names, personal information, safeguarding information or confidential school data into Claude or any third-party AI service. Follow your school's AI policy.

How to disconnect the Connector/Plugin

You're always in control of the Connector/Plugin and can remove it at any time:

  1. Go to Settings, then Connectors.

  2. Find Oak National Academy in your list of connectors.

  3. Click Disconnect.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Do I need a Claude account to use the Oak Connector/Plugin?

Yes. You need an active Claude account to install and use the Connector/Plugin. You don't need a separate Oak National Academy account.

Is the Oak Connector/Plugin free to use?

We don't charge for this service. Your AI provider's account and plan rules may apply.

What resources can I make?

You can ask Claude to create resources for you that are grounded in Oak’s high-quality content. Turn a misconception into homework or revision questions, create a knowledge organiser from the key vocabulary, make a starter quiz for your pupils and more. Claude can also suggest ways to adapt Oak's content for your pupils, such as scaffolding a task or reflecting local context.

We’d love your feedback - send any thoughts or comments to support@thenational.academy.

Does Claude look at the Oak resources every time I ask it a question?

No. Claude only uses the Connector/Plugin when it decides a question would benefit from Oak's content. For general questions, Claude answers from its own knowledge instead.

Does Oak control how accurate the Claude answers are?

No. Oak provides the Connector/Plugin so Claude can draw on Oak's resources and curriculum data, but Claude generates its own answers.

Outputs are AI-generated and not endorsed by Oak. Always check that what you create is right for your pupils and context.

How do I uninstall the Oak Connector/Plugin?

Go to Settings, then Connectors, in Claude. Find Oak National Academy and click Disconnect (see How to disconnect the Connector/Plugin earlier in this help article).

Is there anything Claude cannot do with the Oak Connector/Plugin?

Yes. Claude can't access anything outside what the Connector/Plugin is built to reach, can't guarantee its answers are fully accurate, and doesn't replace a teacher's professional judgement on curriculum or safeguarding decisions.

What are the advantages of using the Oak Connector/Plugin with Claude?

It gives Claude direct access to Oak's expert, national curriculum-aligned content, all of which has been quality-assured by subject experts. Answers can therefore be more relevant to what you actually teach, and saves time moving between Oak's website and Claude.

Where can I go to ask for help using the Oak Connector/Plugin?

Contact us at support@thenational.academy for help.