UK Safer Internet Centre

Here you can find out the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly. Also find a range of practical resources, news and events focussing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies.

The UK Safer Internet Centre operates a helpline and a hotline:

 

IWF Hotline for the public to report inadvertent exposure to child sexual abuse content

 

 

Helpline providing esafety advice for professionals working with young people in the UK

Connecting Generations Parliamentary Event

Watch the film from our Safer Internet Day multi-generational, multi-stakeholder event in Parliament.

News

RESOURCES

Supporting Safer Internet Day

  • Dimensions will be sharing our Stay Safe Online Guide with the people we support across the country.
  • Assemblies, website design competitions, & a parents information session will show technology used safely and the benefits to the community.
  • E-safety talks & competitions for best internet safety presentation from each Key Stage with special prizes from local sponsors.
  • School talks for age 10 & up on social networking, gaming, cyberbullying, online profiling, identity protection,  music  & video downloading.
  • We'll be supporting you online tomorrow, both with retweets etc and sharing some of our own info. Hope the day is a huge success.
  • Hexakis is delivering a number of training sessions raising awareness of SID with staff in our partnered schools.
  • Great Yarmouth College are running sessions for students & the local community, as well as sharing resources for parents and carers online.
  • DigitalMe have developed ‘Safe Family’ for all ages to share experiences of staying safe by completing tasks together on social networks.
  • The Vital e-safety portal will run an evening TeachShare, web meeting, to encourage educators to share their e-safety tips and ideas.
  • Download our SID resources from: http://tinyurl.com/7ac9dop. Follow us on Twitter at: @YHGfLSID2012
  • Child protection  & eSafety sessions for primary & secondary parents & carers: Wallington Library 7 Feb. Info: saferinternet@suttonlea.org.
  • The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) will launch advice for children and parents that can be used by service providers.
  • e-learning foundation will promote connecting generations on its website, by tweeting and encouraging schools to use UKSIC schools packs.
  • Encouraging schools in Somerset to take part in an esafety competition, esafety forum and create esafety Gatekeepers.
  • Westcoastcloud is running a survey on parental controls & unveiling a website for parents & schools for its esafety software Netintelligence.
  • Health awareness provider SOS Global will connect generations to educate each other on 7 February at Topsham‘s St Matthews hall, 10am – 1pm.
  • Suffolk New College will host an event in their Atrium on 7 Feb inviting companies able to offer guidance on the safe use of the internet. 
  • ISPA promote the day by hosting information on the ISPA website, as well as tweeting and sharing updates about the day with ISPA members.
  • The FA Supports Safer Internet Day 2012 and actively promotes The FA’s best practice guidance on the use of social media throughout youth football.
  • BBFC will tweet safer internet tips & advising parents on BBFC tools designed to make choosing online films for children easier.
  • MadeForMums is delighted to be working with the SIC hosting a live internet safety twitter chat on 6/2 for mums.
  • AT&T proudly support the work of the UK Safer Internet Centre for SID connecting generations to discover the digital world together safely.
  • Durham County Council are promoting eSafety across their 300 schools as part of Safer Internet Day 2012.
  • Activities for YR to Y6 using Thinkuknow & www.saferinternet.org.uk packs, assemblies for KS1 & KS2 & a parents information meeting.
  • MSCB & Manchester pupils’ film reworking of Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs is a story of poisoned apples, jealousy & the pitfalls of the online world.
  • Eight days of activities for all ages in the town centre, schools, colleges, the library and on OC Radio - see www.esafetyweek.info.
  • Ofcom will communicate SID to stakeholders, consumers & colleagues via our quarterly media literacy email, the Ofcom website and intranet.
  • 6-10 Feb CWT will put keeping safe on the internet into training schedules, topics & events. Like us on CWT children care and playwork.
  • Moshi Monsters kicks-off SID with the 1st Create-A-Moshi-Boardgame Contest for players & parents & grandparents to invent Moshi Boardgames.
  • We are delivering to community groups across Northumberland on "Discovering the digital world together safely".
  • For SID, Kaspersky Lab will provide simple top tips to help families and individuals stay safe online via www.kaspersky.co.uk/safer.
  • We are committed to supporting families to protect children from online risks and allow them to enjoy positive digital media opportunities.
  • Post Office Ltd. will promote SID on postoffice.co.uk & broadcast the SID film on Post Office TV in our 375 Crown branches ready for 7 Feb.
  • ActiveAge on behalf of Microsoft will host a dinner & roundtable in Newcastle to discuss some of the key issues around this year's theme.
  • Trend Micro is promoting SID via its website visited by over 7,000 people daily & will include posts on their various social media sites.
  • Google is part of the SID Connecting Generations debate & hosting a workshop to help MPs understand how kids can use Google services safely.
  • We are launching parental access to our learning platform for Safer Internet day to give parents access to reports and attendance online.
  • Kent County Council will be updating e-Safety documents and will be encouraging and supporting schools and settings to engage with families.
  • Lots of exciting e-safety activity throughout the school on 7 Feb & a 'Parents' and Carers' guide to the Internet' session at our school.
  • We will run a school internet café for all generations of our pupils’ families & a safer internet week for Keeping Safe in our PSHCE syllabus.
  • KS1 & KS2 will survey to discover our digital footprint, give top tips & Home agreements for families & e-safety games for the whole school.
  • Lunch events in colleges, “design an Esafety app” competition, leaflets & Esafety app at http://www.safechilduk.info/esafety_flowchart.htm.
  • YouTube will be attending and taking part in the UKSIC's SID event in Parliament.
  • Teachers show students safe ways of social networking at lunchtime, plus primary e-safety sessions throughout February in brand new library!
  • Yahoo! is proud to support SID globally with tips and videos on online safety, reaching millions of people around the world.
  • Stop it Now! will be running internet safety seminars in Hampshire and London to raise awareness of Safer Internet Day 2012.
  • BAAF (@BAAFAdoption) is proudly supporting and promoting eSafety across its social media networks as part of Safer Internet Day 2012.
  • Voice is working with children and young people in care and in need and supporting them to stay safe online.
  • Microsoft are supporting SID hosting the SID Live radio show & running a connecting generations event for schools near their UK headquarters.
  • Students & ICT staff will put online guidance resources for Staff/Students/Parents on the VLE, hold a Q & A advice session & email safety info.
  • Free online safety awareness sessions aimed at Parents/Guardians on 7th, 8th and 9th Feb between 6.30pm to 8.00pm @ The Lifewise Centre.
  • Connecting generations on Plymouth University campus. Students helping demystify technology.  Make electronic postcards for granny!
  • We will support SID by Tweeting and blogging internet and computers safety tips @bitznpcz and http://www.bitznpcz.co.uk.
  • The Communications Consumer Panel will encourage people to take part in SID in an article in its Jan newsletter and will tweet its support.
  • Youth Advisory Board members of the National Children's Deaf Society will join the panel for the Safer Internet Day debate in Parliament!
  • The school’s target is to e-mail as a group or individual & say how they help other generations, family/friends to keep safe online.
  • We have 220 children and we will be educating 60 adults at our SID parents’ event.
  • Internet safety advice via twitter and facebook ,visits to local schools & a parent/guardian evening on keeping young people safe online.
  • Stardoll is promoting the SID with a seven day campaign with a special contest promoting online safety.
  • Northamptonshire Local Safeguarding Children Board will be supporting SID 2012 with school assemblies and promotion of the new CEOP Parent Video.
  • Northern Grid & Space to Learn, Hartlepool to run a weeks eSafety activities & Student Ambassadors to train as Cyber Mentors with Beatbullying.
  • As part of its focus on digital parenting, Vodafone is informing parents who visit its Parents' Guide website about Safer Internet Day.
  • Teachtoday is proud to promote Safer Internet Day on its website and to its 1,000+ followers on Facebook and Twitter.
  • The film, TV & video industry is supporting SID & the Internet IQ Quiz to help families stay safe by enjoying official online entertainment.
  • The Security Company are promoting SID to all members, featuring SID throughout February and supporting members in their SID activities.
  • O2 will promote SID in-store, online and in schools and will take the message to children and young people through O2 Learn and O2 Think Big.
  • Merseyside Police will launch "The Guide to Internet Safety & Online Citizenship". This aims to keep young people safe & responsible online.
  • Bitdefender is promoting SID on its website with “safego” – a free Facebook security app, a social media infographic + e-guides.
  • EPICT is promoting SID to its 1000s of Certificated teachers around the world, showcasing videos, links & info via our online courses.
  • New report recommends that parents should engage with their children online rather than restrict them to protect them from risk of harm – see www.eukidsonline.net
  • We will teach Internet Safety in the school & wards & will run an information stall in the main foyer for patients, families & hospital staff.
  • S C C will hold workshops on cyber bullying, social networking & e-safety at Quadrant Court, Woking on 8 Feb & the Runnymede Centre on 10 Feb.
  • CEOP launches ‘Parents’ and Carers’ Guide to the Internet’, a light hearted look at what it takes to be an online parent.
  • UK online centres will be promoting Safer Internet Day to our network of centres across the country, through newsletters and websites.
  • Quarriers is launching its internet safety programme for children and adults on Feb 7  including an elearning module on Quarriers intranet.
  • This SID, PureSight supports parents in connecting with their children about safe surfing and protecting them from Cyberbullies & Stalkers.
  • Delivering assemblies to Years 7 - 11 throughout the week as well as covering the topic of online safety in Key Stage 3 lessons.
  • Club Penguin will be hosting a number of activities for parents and children from our Brighton office during Safer Internet Day 2012.
  • Assemblies and tutorials will raise awareness of e-safety and the digital footprint, good e-citizenship and how to report cyber-bullying.
  • The UKs technology trade association is helping to raise awareness of online safety issues and working with industry to drive best practice.
  • Year 5 I.S. Team & Dorset Police will provide digital safety advice to parents/carers & all pupils– & launch their I.S. comic & Rap video.
  • We are going to be running a week long campaign on safe usage with an article every day from 1 Feb to 7 Feb 2012.
  • We have developed a Be Safe Online course giving info on cyber-bullying and safe social networking with a prize draw for participants.
  • A day of inter-active games and events linking generations, and an evening for practitioners to up-date -safety - all at Plymouth University.
  • Platinum Squared will be delivering the Safe and Secure presentation to over 400 children at RBA in Bedfordshire.
  • Y7-Y11 will create stay safe online videos/posters for different generations & SID live radio program will play in ICT & school piazza 7 Feb.
  • Nominet Trust brings together, invests in and supports people committed to creating a safe, accessible internet used to make society better.
  • Full House will deliver performances & workshops in schools on cyber bullying & web safety, providing support and guidance to young people.
  • New College Swindon will promote SID by offering guidance on internet safety to their ICT adult learners in their Queens Drive & Moredon Learning Centres.
  • High Storrs School, Sheffield is engaging our pupils, families & our ICT senior learners to help raise awareness of internet safety issues.
  • BCS are promoting Safer Internet Day in a media message to IT practitioners & offering ‘safer social networking’ resources to e-safety learners.
  • PrometheanPlanet.com is promoting SID by offering schools free resources to educate students and teachers about e-safety and cyber-bullying.
  • e-safety comics & films by Y6 & assemblies & parents workshops on e-safety, & sharing our VLE & our award winning blog.
  • The Digital Disruption website has free resources and lesson plans for teaching critical digital judgement skills across Years 7-13.
  • BT will encourage staff & customers to review parental controls think about safety & share their knowledge with family friends & colleagues.
  • 'Crocketts are holding a networked e-safety event to join the local community and e-safe partners. We aim to inspire, innovate and create change.
  • To connect generations this SID, Y4 children will bring an adult to school to share their knowledge & create an online family tree to use at home.
  • Family blogging event (from the comfort of the living room) to ask questions and take advice from the Headteacher about safer internet use.
  • Safe Tea. Kidscape and Grandparents plus have teamed up to encourage grandparents to sit down, have a cuppa and talk about their grandchild's cyber activities.
  • Beatbullying will be hosting webchats with our young people to discuss how best to connect generations online.