Online Relationships and AI – Emerging issues for young people (Secondary) – FULLY BOOKED

Audience / For: PSHE Leads in Secondary Schools

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Format:  Online

Cost: FREE

Booking:  To book a place please use the booking system below.

• Note: if you have several colleagues wishing to attend a separate booking will need to be made for each person.

Training Overview:

This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of online relationships and the ways in which artificial intelligence is beginning to shape young people’s digital lives. Participants will consider how friendships, romantic connections, and interactions with influencers/online celebrities are formed and maintained online and explore the opportunities and risks that come with them. The training will highlight challenges, such as online grooming, deepfakes, online misogyny, and the influence of AI-driven algorithms and chatbots on young people’s behaviour and wellbeing.

The session will provide practical strategies for PSHE delivery in schools. Linking to the latest DfE RSHE guidance, teachers will review up-to-date resources and share ideas for classroom activities that promote critical thinking and resilience. The training will also consider the wider role of school culture, pupil voice, and partnerships with families in supporting safe, respectful, and healthy online interactions.

Impact on your Knowledge, Skills and Confidence:

• Knowledge: Increased understanding of how online relationships and AI technologies are shaping young people’s experiences, opportunities, and risks.
• Skills: Practical strategies and resources to teach about online safety, digital wellbeing, and AI-related issues within the PSHE curriculum.
• Confidence: Greater confidence in addressing sensitive topics, responding to pupil concerns, and embedding this learning into whole-school practice.