The next Government should produce a risk assessment on the use of edtech and AI in schools as soon as possible, and particularly on the extent to which it poses a risk to the security of children’s data. The safety and reliability of edtech should also be assessed by Ofcom both it is introduced to schools, and periodically after it is brought into schools.

The next Government should produce a risk assessment on the use of edtech and AI in schools as soon as possible, and particularly on the extent to which it poses a risk to the security of children’s data. The safety and reliability of edtech should also be assessed by Ofcom both it is introduced to schools, and periodically after it is brought into schools. Type: conclusion | Number: 30 | Paragraph: 131 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: The government is making sure that tech we use in our schools is safe, as set out by the Education Secretary in her Bett Show 2025 speech, government is working to ensure that generative AI products are safe for use in schools and colleges, and that teachers and leaders are supported to confidently