Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that AI tools are deployed safely in schools under the expansion of the EdTech Testbeds pilot programme.

The government is taking clear, evidence-based steps to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) tools are deployed safely. The EdTech Testbeds programme will test educational technologies, including AI and Assistive Technologies, in real education settings to evaluate their impact on workload, learner outcomes and inclusion. Alongside this, we have introduced Generative AI Product Safety Standards, which set out strict safeguards. These include child-centred design, enhanced filtering of harmful content and strong data protection and safeguarding requirements.

To support safe adoption, we have published materials created with the Chiltern Learning Trust and the Chartered College of Teaching, to help teachers and leaders use AI responsibly and effectively.

These measures, combined with strengthened digital and technology standards for all schools, ensure that AI can be introduced safely while delivering meaningful educational benefits.