05/08/2026
AI can be very useful for many things and will be very much part of the future of our children.
Please be aware of issues such as how ‘real’ some responses may seem and how this can ‘trick’ some people into feeling they’re interacting with a real person.
As children are away from school, please ensure you are dropping in on their technology use to help keep them safe; be it unsafe use of chat bots (as they may be missing their real people friends), ‘chat’ with strangers or dopamine chasing games including with online purchasing (which can often affect mood and sleep).
Hope you’re all having a wonderful break ☀️
AI chatbots are increasingly part of children’s digital lives, with tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and My AI being used for questions, ideas, homework support and content generation.
While these tools can create opportunities for learning and creativity, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and learning considerations.
Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding how AI chatbots work and how to help young people use them responsibly.
The guide explores:
• Inaccurate information and the need for critical evaluation
• Inappropriate content and age-related concerns
• Academic dishonesty and over-reliance
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Data privacy risks and safe use of settings
With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support safe, balanced and informed AI use.
Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5dm5c
