Written question WQ96605

In January 2025, we published guidance designed to help schools consider the opportunities generative AI presents while ensuring that safety and ethical considerations are prioritised.

To complement the guidance, we have published a suite of resources and training opportunities, including a policy template to support schools with the safe integration of generative AI tools. The AI Foundations training module, developed with Common Sense Education, is designed to enhance practitioners’ understanding and effective use of AI. Working with Welsh Universities and leading online safety organisations including the UK Safer Internet Centre, Internet Matters and Praesidio Safeguarding, we have developed resources to assist schools to embed AI literacy, ensuring teachers and learners engage with AI safely and responsibly.

I have also commissioned Estyn to conduct a review of schools’ use of generative AI. This review will support a sector-wide understanding of how generative AI is being used across schools, identify examples of good practice and examine the opportunities, challenges, and impact of generative AI. The findings will be published in the Autumn term and will directly inform our next steps to support schools.