Safer Internet Day 2026 Assembly – AI Safety & Responsibility
Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI
Fully Scripted | Secondary | Editable

Description
A fully scripted, ready-to-use secondary school assembly for Safer Internet Day 2026, built around the official theme:
“Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”
This engaging and safeguarding-focused assembly helps students understand what AI is, how they are already using it, how it is shaping the world, and how to use it safely, ethically and responsibly in school and in everyday life.
The assembly is designed to be accessible, modern, non-alarmist, and inspection-ready, with a strong focus on:
• Online safety
• Misinformation and deepfakes
• Academic honesty
• Privacy and data
• Ethical use of technology
• Student responsibility and character
It includes clear explanations, real-world examples, pupil interaction, and a video activity to show how convincing AI content has become.

Perfect for:
• Safer Internet Day 2026
• Personal Development
• Assemblies
• Tutor time
• Whole-school safeguarding focus

What’s Included
12 fully scripted, editable slides (PowerPoint)
The assembly includes:

1. Starter hook – Hands-up questions to engage pupils with their own AI use
2. What is AI? – Clear, student-friendly explanation
3. What is AI being used for by pupils? – Revision, creativity, planning, accessibility
4. How is AI being used in society?
   o Medicine
   o Science & environment
   o Entertainment & creativity
   o Everyday life
5. Why are some people worried about AI?
   o Jobs and human skills
   o Power and control
   o Environmental impact
   o Use of artists’ and people’s data without consent
6. Video activity slide: “Can you spot the AI?”
   o Designed for pupil interaction
   o Shows how realistic AI images and videos now are
7. What are the main risks for students?
   o Misinformation
   o Cheating and plagiarism
   o Over-reliance
   o Privacy and data
   o Fake content, scams and manipulation
8. AI and school work – Clear guidance on what is and is not acceptable
9. The Golden Rules of AI – Simple, memorable safety framework
10. Closing message – Ethics, responsibility and character
11. Signposting and safeguarding – Where to get help if something feels wrong online

• Fully scripted – staff can read straight from the notes
• Completely editable – adapt for your school’s policy and age range
• Safeguarding and Ofsted-aligned
• Suitable for whole-school or year-group assemblies

Ideal For
• Secondary schools
• Personal Development / PSHE leads
• Safeguarding teams
• Form tutors and heads of year
• Whole-school assemblies
• Safer Internet Day 2026
• Digital literacy and AI awareness

Why Schools Love This
✔ No prep required
✔ Fully scripted for confidence and consistency
✔ Modern, relevant and pupil-friendly
✔ Supports safeguarding and inspection priorities
✔ Promotes responsible, ethical and safe technology use