The UK Safer Internet Centre has introduced new advice pages to support parents and carers for Safer Internet Day.
As part of a series of resources released for Safer Internet Day 2024, the latest advice pages intend to help parents and carers get involved with the day and answer some of the most common questions and concerns that both themselves and young people have about managing influence and navigating change online.
Covering topics from gaming to influencers, the resources explore how to stay updated with what children are doing online and how to research whether influencers, games and apps are suitable. What do they cover?
The latest advice pages will help parents and carers to understand and discuss the following concerns in an age-appropriate way with children and young people:
- ‘Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing.’
- ‘My child is asking to play a game or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?’
- ‘My child is asking for a new device, and I’m not sure they’re ready for one.’
- ‘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?’
Alongside this, the advice pages provide information on how to make a report on an app, game or website, alongside additional resources and advice about a wide range of issues.
Access the Safer Internet Day Advice Pages
Safer Internet Day 2024
The latest advice pages are part of a series of resources and activities developed by the UK Safer Internet Centre for Safer Internet Day 2024, taking place on the 6th of February. This year, the theme for Safer Internet Day is ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’.
The 2024 theme will cover online issues that young people are seeing and experiencing online, with a focus on:
- Young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology
- Using the internet to make change for the better
- The changes young people want to see online
- The things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline.
To help celebrate the day, the UK Safer Internet Centre has also helped schools, youth groups, police services, libraries, and others run fun and engaging activities.
The films are designed to captivate and educate children and young people to get involved in meaningful conversations around online safety, including topics such as artificial intelligence.
Watch the new Safer Internet Day films
Register Your Support!
If you want to get involved with this year’s Safer Internet Day, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the day. Alongside the above, schools, colleges and organisations can get involved for free by registering their support.
Don’t forget to share your plans for the day and how you’re getting involved when you register so you can receive a certificate to display your commitment and support!
