Tories pledge to halt screen-based school exams and cut coursework
Summary
The Conservatives have pledged to stop screen-based school exams in England and reduce coursework if they return to power. Their proposals would limit secondary pupils’ screen time, restrict screen use in primary schools, and redirect some educational technology funding to textbooks.Key Facts
- The Conservatives say they would halt the introduction of screen-based exams in England.
- The party proposes limiting secondary pupils’ screen time to no more than two hours a day.
- The Conservatives say primary schools should keep screen use to a minimum and use screens only when needed, such as for computing lessons.
- The party proposes reducing coursework to limit pupils’ reliance on generative AI tools.
- The Conservatives say they would create a £250 million fund for textbooks by redirecting money currently spent on educational technology.
- The government plans to publish screen-use guidance for children aged 5 to 18 in the new year.
- A survey found that 89% of teachers used interactive whiteboards in lessons in 2024.
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