Digital and Technology Standards: what changed on 25 August 2026
- Updated on GOV.UK
- Summary added
In short
The core standard for filtering and monitoring has been updated to include a reference to the Department for Education's generative AI product safety standards.
Who this affects: Schools and colleges in England, specifically those responsible for digital leadership, governance and IT infrastructure.
Written by AI, not individually reviewed. Corrected by HeadteacherChat on 13 October 2026.
GOV.UK’s note
Filtering and monitoring: core standard - Updated to reference the Department for Education's generative AI product safety standards.
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