Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how children learn, connect and experience the world - bringing exciting opportunities, but also complex and fast-evolving safeguarding risks. Deepfakes, AI-generated abuse, chatbot grooming, misinformation and data misuse are no longer emerging concerns - they are present realities in schools.
With proposed updates to KCSIE 2026 set to introduce new guidance on safeguarding in the context of AI, school leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads must now review their policies, training and practice. Expectations are shifting, and the regulatory landscape is evolving alongside technological change.
This timely one-day conference will equip you with the clarity and confidence to respond. Hear from leading experts on the implications of the proposed KCSIE changes, alongside practical guidance on the Online Safety Act 2023, deepfakes, peer-on-peer AI abuse, chatbot risks and whole-school AI leadership.
Join us to stay ahead of statutory change - and ensure your safeguarding strategy is compliant, resilient and future-ready in the age of AI.
By the end of the conference, you will be able to:
Understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping children’s online experiences, behaviours, and vulnerabilities.
Recognise emerging safeguarding risks linked to AI, including deepfakes, chatbot grooming, data misuse, and peer-on-peer abuse.
Identify the implications of the Online Safety Act 2023, Data Protection Act 2018, and KCSIE 2026 for AI use in schools.
Develop practical strategies to detect, respond to, and record AI-related safeguarding incidents.
Strengthen governance, policy, and leadership approaches to ensure safe, ethical use of AI across teaching, learning, and administration.
Promote digital literacy and resilience among pupils, staff, and parents to reduce vulnerability to AI-enabled harm.
Embed a proactive, whole-school culture of safeguarding by design — integrating AI awareness into PSHE, RSE, and staff training programmes.
