Open consultation

Introducing an EdTech and AI product safety certification scheme

• From: Department for Education and Paul Waugh MP
• Published: 10 November 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on plans to introduce a certification scheme to assure the safety of education technology and artificial intelligence products in England.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 4 February 2027

Consultation description

The Department for Education is proposing a certification scheme to assure the safety of education technology and artificial intelligence (AI) products used in schools and other education settings in England.

We are seeking views on how the scheme could:

• support safer decision-making
• reduce burdens on education settings
• give suppliers a clear and proportionate route to show their products meet defined safety standards