The Department for Education is reviewing the computing curriculum to reflect AI developments. By early 2026, updated Computing curriculum units on AI concepts are being piloted in Key Stage 3, covering machine learning basics and ethical AI use.
Foundational AI literacy is being embedded in the primary curriculum from Key Stage 2 using the SEAME framework (Social & Ethical, Application, Model, Engine). This represents a partial (voluntary/pilot) integration of AI literacy into the national curriculum.
Who it affects: Primary and secondary pupils in England (Key Stage 2 and 3 students); computing teachers; school curriculum leaders.
What is notably missing: Binding mandate for all schools to implement AI curriculum units; timeline for full rollout beyond pilot phase; specification of assessment methods for AI concepts; detail on cross-curricular AI literacy beyond computing.