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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 25 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Literacy: Artificial Intelligence

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the National Literacy Trust’s recent report, Young people and teachers’ use of generative AI to support literacy in 2025.

Answer

The government's Opportunity Mission aims to remove barriers and ensure every child achieves and thrives by providing the best start in life. We are building the evidence base on the impact of technology in education through the EdTech Evidence Board, the Testbed programme, and research into technology and cognitive development.

In its interim report, the Curriculum and Assessment Review noted the importance of the curriculum keeping pace with the rise of artificial intelligence and trends in digital information. The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and recommendations will be published in the autumn, at which point the government will respond.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10469
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Literacy Teachers Young people Artificial intelligence
Link
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