Tutors are calling for the government to engage with them before rolling out an AI tutoring programme, amid concerns that the tools will lack human oversight and pose risks to safeguarding. The Department for Education (DfE) announced it will trial 鈥淎I tutoring tools鈥� in schools this year, with the aim of levelling the playing field for pupils who cannot afford private tutors. could benefit up to 450,000 disadvantaged children in years 9 and 10 within two years. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.