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UK Schools to Embrace AI Learning, Invest £23 Million

1/22/2026

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Bridget Phillipson, the UK Education Secretary, announced at Bett UK Conference that schools should use regulated AI learning tools rather than traditional screen time.
She announced a government consultation on children's online wellbeing and guidance on screen time for under-5s and teenagers.
The government will invest £23 million to test educational technologies in over 1,000 schools, aiming to improve outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs.

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Bridget Phillipson, the UK Education Secretary, announced at Bett UK Conference that schools should use regulated AI learning tools rather than traditional screen time.
She announced a government consultation on children's online wellbeing and guidance on screen time for under-5s and teenagers.
The government will invest £23 million to test educational technologies in over 1,000 schools, aiming to improve outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs.