Internet Safety Day

Today is Internet Safety Day. We will be having a whole school assembly today and working on activities in our classrooms. Here's a message from our Computing Lead, Mr Rippin.

Internet Safety Day 2026 – Supporting Children in an AI World

Internet Safety Day 2026 highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in children’s online lives and the increased need for vigilance, guidance and shared responsibility between schools and families.

AI now influences what children see, watch and play online – from video recommendations and social media feeds to gaming and streaming platforms.

While technology offers exciting learning opportunities, it also makes it more important than ever that children are monitored, supported, and protected when online.

At Gilthill we are committed to helping our pupils navigate this fast-evolving landscape with confidence and critical thinking, and we ask all parents and carers to help us in ensuring our children remain safe and supported online:

Increased Vigilance: Talk to your child about what they are doing online. Ask them to show you the AI tools they might be using and the content they are creating.
Parental Controls: Ensure Parental Controls are active on all devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, and voice assistants, to block inappropriate or unvetted content.
Age-Appropriate Access: Only allow access to platforms and apps that are parent-vetted and meet official age ratings.
Monitoring & Mentoring: Regularly monitor your child's online interactions. Help them understand that while AI can be a helpful tool, not everything they see or hear online is real or reliable.

By working together, we can help children develop safe, confident and positive digital habits in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Thank you.Please enter an introduction for your news story here.