Closed call for evidence

AI and other digital technology in children’s social care

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 9 March 2026

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England

Summary

We’re seeking to understand how local authorities use artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technology in the delivery of children’s social care.

This call for evidence was held on another website.

This call for evidence ran from
10am on 9 March 2026 to 11:59pm on 1 May 2026

Call for evidence description

Currently, we have limited information on the use of AI and other digital technology in the delivery of practice. To help understand how central government can better support this, we want to find out more about:

• where AI and other technology are being used and developed
• the impact it’s having
• barriers local authorities face in implementing new technology

Published 9 March 2026