Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence in education does not undermine the reliability of assessments of students’ individual work.

The government is clear that AI should support teaching and learning while ensuring that assessments continue to reflect students’ own knowledge, skills and understanding.

​The department has published support materials to help schools and colleges use AI safely and effectively, including guidance for leaders and educators on the risks and opportunities associated with AI.

The vast majority of GCSE and A level assessments are taken under close supervision, without access to the internet or AI tools.

Ofqual, as the independent regulator, has published its approach to regulating the use of AI in qualifications and assessments, focused on maintaining fairness, validity, security and public confidence, and this is available on the Ofqual website.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidance is also clear that work submitted for assessment must be a student's own, and that misuse of AI may constitute malpractice. This guidance is available on the JCQ website.

Education should prepare young people to thrive in a world shaped by AI, but the value of their achievements must remain beyond doubt.