Safer Internet Day
The theme for Safer Internet Day 2025
This year’s theme, “Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online,” will spark essential conversations about online safety. Topics will include the impact of generative AI on scammers’ tactics, the role of governments in protecting internet users, the responsibilities of social media platforms, and changes young people want to see for a safer digital future.
Why Safer Internet Day Matters
The statistics from last year highlight just how impactful this event is:
- 2,163 organisations supported Safer Internet Day in 2024
- Safer Internet Day films were viewed 1.6 million times
- The campaign reached 32% of parents and carers across the UK
- 52% of people were aware of Safer Internet Day and its mission
At Tes, we believe every child has the right to feel safe - both online and offline. With digital platforms becoming a core part of childhood experiences, we are committed to initiatives that help protect young people from harm and empower them to navigate the online world confidently.
What we’re doing for Safer Internet Day
To mark this year’s event:
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We will be sharingan insightful blog on sextortion and deepfakes, written by our 51 expert, Dawn Jotham. Shedding light on these pressing issues and offering practical advice for parents, carers, and educators.
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We are offering our , and developed in partnership with Childnet, free of charge from 3to11February 2025.
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Safer Internet Day teaching resourcesFind lesson plans, activities and helpful advice to teach primary and secondary students about web safety and the dangers of the internet.
How you can get involved
Stay tuned to our social media channels and sign up for our monthly newsletterfor updates, advice, and resources leading up to and on the day itself. Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or young person, there’s something for everyone to learn and share.
Together, we can create a safer online world for children and young people. Let’s make this Safer Internet Day the most impactful one yet!
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