The White Paper has EdTech ambitions. Industry says it still needs a spine.
TechUK welcomed the digital commitments in Every Child Achieving and Thriving, then warned that parallel initiatives without a unifying framework risk curtailing meaningful transformation.
By Wistl Editorial · · Schools
The government published Every Child Achieving and Thriving on 23 February. Its digital commitments are significant: AI-powered tutoring tools for up to 450,000 disadvantaged pupils by the end of 2027, digital Individual Support Plans for every child with identified SEND, AI-benchmarked attendance targets for every school in England, and a forthcoming dedicated digital strategy that, according to the government's AI in Education roadmap, will set out a clear vision for the safe and effective use of technology in schools. TechUK, which represents the major technology suppliers to education and