Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of artificial intelligence tools on pupil learning, independent thinking and academic integrity in schools and colleges.

The department continuously monitors the emerging implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on education, including the impact on pupil learning, independent thinking, and academic integrity. Our published policy position on generative AI is evidence-based and sets out clear expectations for schools and colleges on safe, responsible and ethical use.

The department is working closely with Ofqual and the wider sector to assess and understand the risks that generative AI presents to the integrity of qualifications and assessment, and to ensure appropriate safeguards and mitigations are in place.