Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year in over a hundred countries to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

The day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. It calls upon young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers, and wider, to join together in helping to create a better internet.

Find out more at the UK Safer Internet Centre

Parents and carers

Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to focus on online safety with your child, whatever their age. This year’s theme is all about change and influence online and we have created a range of pages to help you talk about these issues and ideas with your child, no matter how much time you have and in an age-appropriate way.

One of the most important things to know is how to make a report, so that you know where to go and what to do if your child is upset or worried about something they’ve seen online.

If you or your child has seen something online that is illegal, upsetting or harmful, then it is always best to report it. You can find out more about how by clicking here.

Below we look to answer some of the key questions you may have that are related to e-safety and Safer Internet Day.

• Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing
• My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?
• I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
• What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
• My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?