Internet Safety Day 2026 (Feb 10th 2026)
Pol Ed (Lessons available) - Year 1 to Year 11
Internet Safety Day 2026 (Feb 10th 2026)
Pol Ed (Lessons available) - Year 1 to Year 11
Across all phases, schools may wish to explore:
What AI is (and what it is not) – avoiding myths and misunderstandings
How AI tools collect and use data
Why not everything generated by AI is accurate or safe
The importance of critical thinking, consent and personal responsibility
How to seek help and report concerns when something feels wrong
Early Years and Key Stage 1
Younger pupils benefit from simple, relatable messages about choice, trust and feelings.
Relevant lessons include:
How can I keep safe online?
What are safe choices?
Who can help me if I am worried?
What should I do if something makes me feel uncomfortable?
These sessions provide a strong foundation for understanding that not everything they see or hear online should be trusted, including content created by technology.
Key Stage 2
For older primary pupils, discussions can move towards questioning information and understanding how technology influences behaviour.
Useful lessons include:
How can I stay safe online?
What is personal information and why does it matter?
How do online choices affect others?
How can I check if something is true?
These lessons support conversations about AI-generated images, videos and text, and the importance of stopping, thinking and checking before sharing.
Key Stage 3 and beyond
Secondary-aged pupils are often already engaging with AI tools directly. Pol-Ed resources can help staff address both opportunity and risk.
Strong links include:
Online safety and digital footprints
Consent, coercion and exploitation online
Misinformation, disinformation and influence
Rights, responsibilities and reporting concerns
These sessions can be adapted to explore AI-specific issues such as deepfake's, automated decision-making, and the ethical use of emerging technologies.