Intent

To ensure all pupils can navigate the digital world safely, respectfully and intelligently.

Implementation

We follow the national Safer Internet Day programme (second Tuesday in February each year). The 2026 theme was “Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.”

Teaching includes:

• Respectful communication
• Misinformation & AI awareness
• Data privacy
• Gaming safety
• Cyberbullying
• Reporting concerns
• Digital footprints

Impact

Our online safety work produces children who are digitally literate, critically aware and confident navigating online spaces.

Impact includes:

• Understanding of the risks and benefits of technology, especially AI, as highlighted by the 2026 Safer Internet Day theme.
• Confidence to report concerns, knowing who to talk to and how to seek help.
• Ability to identify misinformation, manipulative content and unsafe interactions.
• Knowledge of privacy, passwords and data protection.
• Respectful online behaviour, including kindness, courtesy and digital responsibility.
• Awareness of mental health impacts of online activity.

This work is embedded throughout the year, not confined to one week.