AI: The Next Safeguarding Challenge

About this episode:

When the internet arrived in schools, online safety was often treated as an IT issue. Are we making the same mistake with AI? Sam and Sara discuss why AI is becoming a safeguarding issue for every member of staff, what schools can learn from the past, and why understanding both the opportunities and risks is increasingly important.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 25 Oct 2026