Select committee: Education Committee
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education
Open
Opened 22 Jun 2026
Education Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Education Committee is looking to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech are reshaping education across England, from early years settings to schools, colleges and universities. The Committee will explore the opportunities these technologies present for improving learning and teaching, as well as the risks they pose - including their potential impact on children’s digital rights, safeguarding, inequalities and assessment. The deadline for receiving written submissions is Friday 10 April at 23.59 Terms of Reference
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 22 June 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 3 oral evidence sessionsLatest 20 October 2026
- 22 written submissions
- 23 witnesses
Recent activity
- Leaton Gray, Professor Leaton Gray28 October 2026, Written evidence · AIE0228
- The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education20 October 2026, Oral evidence
- Rebecca Truscott, Rebecca Truscott17 September 2026, Written evidence · AIE0213
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 20 Oct 2026 |
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education
Dr Mhairi Aitken · The Alan Turing Institute,
Meg Moss · National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS),
Neil Leitch OBE · Early Years Alliance,
Professor Jenny Gibson · University of Cambridge,
Professor Sandra Leaton Gray · UCL Institute of Education,
Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore · University of Cambridge,
Richard Waite · Waite.EYTS
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| 8 Sep 2026 |
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education
Andrew Freeman · Pearson School Qualifications,
Colin Hughes · AQA,
Darren Northcott · NASUWT - The Teachers' Union,
Gillian Hillier OBE · Standards and Testing Agency,
Pip Sanderson · National Institute of Teaching,
Professor Alison Clark-Wilson · UCL Knowledge Lab, UCL Institute of Education,
Professor Rebecca Eynon · the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and the Department of Education at the University of Oxford,
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE · Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
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| 7 Jul 2026 |
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education
David Monis-Weston · Purposeful Ventures,
John Roberts · Oak National Academy,
Josh Hillman · The Nuffield Foundation,
Kester Brewin · Institute for the Future of Work,
Patrick Milnes · British Chambers of Commerce,
Professor Neil Selwyn · Monash University,
Professor Rose Luckin CBE · University College London,
Will Akrigg · The King's Trust
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Written evidence
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| Reference | Date | Submitter |
|---|---|---|
| AIE0228 | 28 Oct 2026 | Leaton Gray, Professor Leaton Gray |
| AIE0213 | 17 Sep 2026 | Rebecca Truscott, Rebecca Truscott |
| AIE0124 | 16 Sep 2026 | Centre for Innovation and Research in Criminological and Legal Education |
| AIE0127 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Antoine Vernet, University College London |
| AIE0101 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Narisong Huhe, University of Strathclyde |
| AIE0132 | 16 Sep 2026 | RAND Europe |
| AIE0131 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Adebowale Owoseni, De Montfort University |
| AIE0129 | 16 Sep 2026 | The Post-18 Project |
| AIE0128 | 16 Sep 2026 | The LEGO Group |
| AIE0126 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Itzelle Medina-Perea, The University of Sheffield |
| AIE0125 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr. Yu-Wei Lin, University of Roehampton |
| AIE0123 | 16 Sep 2026 | Mr Christopher Fewster, Newhouse Academy |
| AIE0121 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Siddhartha saxena, Heriot Watt University |
| AIE0120 | 16 Sep 2026 | If you can’t beat it, team it. AI Tutor at Uni #ExperientialLearning Siddhartha Saxena, , Heriot Watt University |
| AIE0118 | 16 Sep 2026 | Sonja Tervola, University of Cambridge |
| AIE0117 | 16 Sep 2026 | Professor Kim Barker , University of Lincoln |
| AIE0116 | 16 Sep 2026 | Dr Guy Aitchison, Loughborough University |
| AIE0115 | 16 Sep 2026 | Mr Trevor Benstock |
| AIE0224 | 16 Sep 2026 | Anamarija Ami Podrebarac, Anamarija Ami Podrebarac |
| AIE0223 | 16 Sep 2026 | Jake Wall, techUK |
| AIE0227 | 16 Sep 2026 | techUK |
| AIE0226 | 15 Sep 2026 | AQA |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Freeman · Vice President of Product, United Kingdom Schools | Pearson School Qualifications | 1 |
| Colin Hughes · Chief Executive | AQA | 1 |
| Darren Northcott · National Official | NASUWT - The Teachers' Union | 1 |
| David Monis-Weston · Head of EdTech | Purposeful Ventures | 1 |
| Dr Mhairi Aitken · Senior Ethics Fellow in the Public Policy Programme | The Alan Turing Institute | 1 |
| Gillian Hillier OBE · Chief Executive | Standards and Testing Agency | 1 |
| John Roberts · CEO | Oak National Academy | 1 |
| Josh Hillman · Director of Education | The Nuffield Foundation | 1 |
| Kester Brewin · Associate Director | Institute for the Future of Work | 1 |
| Meg Moss · Head of Public Affairs & Advocacy | National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) | 1 |
| Neil Leitch OBE · Chief Executive | Early Years Alliance | 1 |
| Patrick Milnes · Head of Policy – People and Work | British Chambers of Commerce | 1 |
| Pip Sanderson · Director of Teacher Development | National Institute of Teaching | 1 |
| Professor Alison Clark-Wilson · Professorial Research Associate | UCL Knowledge Lab, UCL Institute of Education | 1 |
| Professor Jenny Gibson · Professor of Neurodiversity and Developmental Psychology | University of Cambridge | 1 |
| Professor Neil Selwyn · Professor in the Faculty of Arts | Monash University | 1 |
| Professor Rebecca Eynon · Principal Investigator | the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and the Department of Education at the University of Oxford | 1 |
| Professor Rose Luckin CBE · Professor Emerita | University College London | 1 |
| Professor Sandra Leaton Gray · Professor of Education Futures | UCL Institute of Education | 1 |
| Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore · Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience | University of Cambridge | 1 |
| Richard Waite · Founder and Digital Pedagogy Consultant | Waite.EYTS | 1 |
| Sir Ian Bauckham CBE · Chief Regulator | Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) | 1 |
| Will Akrigg · UK Government Affairs Manager | The King's Trust | 1 |