Category Safety and Security

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Safer Internet Day 2026

Safer Internet Day is scheduled for February 10, 2026, focusing on the theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. The event will educate children on safe AI usage and provide resources for parents and educators to discuss ethical considerations and best practices for technology use.

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Glow and Education Scotland Service Status page

The Service Status page informs users about issues affecting Glow Services and Education Scotland websites. Staying updated can save time by identifying service problems quickly. Users can access the page via a provided link or through Glow Connect. Subscribing allows updates to be sent directly to inboxes for convenience.

Setting a Glow recovery email address

To prevent being locked out of your Glow account, it is essential to set a recovery email for password resets. This can be done through your Glow profile on the RM Unify Launchpad. Avoid using your Glow M365 email as the recovery option. For further assistance, students should consult staff, while others can contact respective coordinators or local authorities.

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Safer Internet Day 2025

Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11th of February 2025 based around the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them.

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Safer Internet Day 2025, Planning Event Scotland

Safer Internet Day in the UK is an annual event celebrated in February to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.
The UK Safer Internet Centre would like to invite you to a special event preparing for Safer Internet Day 2025 in Scotland.

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Manual Glow account housekeeping

Regular housekeeping of Glow accounts is essential to eliminate redundant accounts and maintain accurate SEEMiS records. Local Authorities and RM Unify Administrators must conduct routine reviews, removing unnecessary accounts. Additionally, establishments should update Education Scotland about any changes to their Glow Key Contact to ensure access to relevant communications.

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Storing & sharing information on Glow

Only information related to the delivery of education should be created, stored and shared in Glow. Other systems utilised by your organisation, such as SEEMiS, HR and financial databases exist for specific purposes and should be used for storing sensitive information

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Glow Report a Concern

The Report a Concern form allows users to report details of any content or activity within Glow which has caused them concern, or which is worrying, nasty or offensive.

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Glow Password Guidance

To help children and young people stay safe online we want to make sure they know what makes a strong password when using Glow. This post has useful links and a helpful video.