On Monday, Anthony led a whole-school Safer Internet Day assembly on using AI responsibly.
He explained what AI is, showed examples and a short video, and ran an “I spy AI” activity so pupils could spot AI mistakes. He reminded children that AI can be helpful but sometimes wrong, so they should check information and tell a trusted adult if concerned. Pupils were asked to choose one smart, safe action to try this week.
For Safer Internet Day, Year 2 explored what AI is and where we might see it: they learned that a machine is a human-made tool that helps with a job and that some machines use AI to make smart choices. The children worked in small groups to sort picture cards into “uses AI” and “does not use AI,” discussed their reasons and enjoyed explaining their thinking.
The activity helped pupils spot everyday examples of AI (like voice assistants) and understand the difference between simple automation and machines that learn, giving them a strong, age-appropriate first step towards staying safe and informed online.
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