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Keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility between school and home. Technology offers many opportunities for learning, creativity and communication, but it also presents risks that change as new apps, games and tools — including Artificial Intelligence (AI) — become part of children’s everyday lives.
At our school, online safety is taught as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, following the Education for a Connected World framework and supported by Project EVOLVE. This ensures children develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to stay safe, make positive choices and know how to seek help.
Children are taught to:
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly
Understand privacy and how to protect personal information
Build positive and healthy online relationships
Recognise unsafe or worrying content or behaviour
Think critically about information they see online, including AI‑generated content
Know who to talk to and how to report concerns
Learning is age‑appropriate and revisited regularly so children can build understanding as they grow.
Ask your child what they enjoy doing online and who they interact with
Encourage them to talk to you if something online makes them feel uncomfortable or confused
Reassure them that they won’t be in trouble for asking for help
Take time to learn about the apps, games and websites your child uses
Check age ratings and privacy settings
Be aware that some content, images or messages may be created by AI and may not always be accurate or appropriate
Agree family rules for screen time and online behaviour
Decide where and when devices can be used
Encourage balance between online activities and offline play
Set up parental controls and privacy settings on devices and apps
Remember that filters support safety but do not replace supervision and conversation
Help children understand that not everything online is real or true
Encourage them to question information and come to you if they are unsure
AI tools are increasingly common in games, apps and learning platforms.
It’s helpful to explain to children that:
AI can make mistakes or provide misleading information
Some images, videos or messages may be generated rather than real
They should never share personal information with AI tools
They should always tell a trusted adult if something they see worries them
Make sure your child knows:
They can always talk to you or another trusted adult
They can speak to a member of school staff if they are worried
Serious concerns can be reported using national support services
Childnet – guidance for parents and carers, conversation starters and resources
UK Safer Internet Centre – online safety advice, parental controls and reporting tools
Project EVOLVE (SWGfL) – resources linked to the national online safety framework
CEOP – reporting online abuse or exploitation
Childline – confidential support for children
Most devices, games and streaming services include parental controls to help manage screen time, content and communication.
You may find these links helpful:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now built into many apps, search engines and games children use.
When talking to your child, it can help to explain that:
AI does not always give correct or reliable answers
Some images, videos or messages may be generated rather than real
Personal information should never be shared with AI tools
They should tell a trusted adult if something online feels confusing or worrying
By working together, we can help children enjoy the benefits of technology while staying safe, confident and responsible in an online world.
If you have any concerns or would like further advice, please contact the school — we are here to help.