UK Safer Internet Centre is a partnership programme, funded by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Commission, with a shared mission to make the internet a better place for all.
The centre has three main pillars - an awareness centre, a helpline for the children's workforce and a hotline for removal of criminal content. The partnership was appointed by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre for the UK in January 2011 and is one of the 31 Safer Internet Centres of the Insafe network.
What we do for the UK Safer Internet Centre
Coordination
We coordinate the work between the three partners, liaise with the European Commission and its agency INEA and overall programme management
Helpline
We run the Professionals Online Safety Helpline dedicated to provide help with online safety issues for any professional working with children and young people
Tools & Resources
We create new tools and awareness-raising resources to support professionals, parents and carers and young people in keeping safe and thriving online
Online Safety Training and events
We deliver training sessions to young people of all ages, parents and carers as well as school staff and other professionals. We also run free Online Safety Live briefings.
Our Work for the UK Safer Internet Centre
360 Degree Safe
Our multi-award winning online self-review tool for schools
Online Safety Training
Online safety training for staff, children & parents, delivered by experts
Online Safety Policy Templates for Schools
Download Online Safety Policy templates for your school
Safer Internet Day
Promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology for young people
What is Online Safety?
It can be referred to as Online safety, eSafety or internet safety, but what does it mean?
Keeping Children Safe Online
Our kids will grow up only knowing life with the Internet, so how to keep them safe online?
Why is Online Safety Important?
We have become significantly dependent on and accustomed to the digital services and devices we use for being online. Online safety plays a vital role in the proper use of these tools
Online Safety Live
Free online safety events delivered across the UK for professionals who work with children
Professionals Online Safety Helpline
Online Safety helpline for professionals who work with children and young people in the UK
Online Safety Podcast
Official SWGfL online safety podcast
Online Compass
A tool to support non-school groups in making their use of technology safer
Social Media Checklists
Downloadable booklets to guide you through your profile settings
