Dear Parent/Caregiver

You may have recently become aware of a new artificial intelligence application called ChatGPT which might allow students to create content for assessments and assignments as part of their schoolwork.

After careful consideration, the Department of Education has blocked access to this application on all public-school networks. This decision has been made with the best interests of students and staff in mind.

While technology continues to develop and evolve, and plays a critical part in every child’s learning, we need to ensure students can demonstrate and be assessed on what they learn and know.

Users of this technology also need to be 18 years and over.

The Department will monitor this application, as well as other new technology available to staff and students, and will respond to any that do not meet the best interests of our students.