Internet Safety

Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 5:31pm

Safer Internet Day 2026 – Supporting Children to Use the Online World Responsibly

This year’s Safer Internet Day (10th February) theme focuses on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how emerging technologies can be used safely, ethically, and positively.

Children are growing up in a digital world where social media, online games, streaming platforms, and AI tools are part of everyday life. While these technologies offer many benefits for learning, creativity, and communication, they also come with challenges. As parents and carers, your support plays a vital role in helping children navigate these spaces safely.

How you can support your child at home

One of the most effective ways to support your child’s online safety is through open and ongoing conversations. Taking time to talk about how they use the internet can help children feel confident to make responsible choices and to ask for help when something doesn’t feel right.

You might consider:

• Talking regularly about social media – what platforms they use, who they talk to, and how they decide what to share
• Discussing online behaviour, including kindness, respect, and the impact of words and images
• Exploring how AI tools (such as chatbots, image generators, and search tools) can be helpful, but also why it’s important to think critically about accuracy, privacy, and fairness
• Reminding your child that they should never feel pressured to share personal information and that they can always come to a trusted adult with concerns

What’s happening in school

On Safer Internet Day, pupils across the school will take part in a range of age-appropriate activities, discussions, and lessons focused on online safety and the responsible use of AI. These sessions will help children understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with using digital technology.

After Safer Internet Day, we will post a follow-up blog sharing the learning, activities, and work completed across different classes and year groups, so you can see how pupils have engaged with the theme.

By working together—at school and at home—we can help children develop the skills, confidence, and awareness they need to use the internet safely and responsibly now and in the future.