Objective
The aim of the evaluation is to understand whether the BIK+ strategy continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.
The second evaluation takes account of changes in children’s digital lives, emerging technologies, and developments in the European legal and policy landscape since the first evaluation.
Take part in the consultation
We invite you to share your views through dedicated surveys (available in all EU languages). Your input will help us understand what online safety, digital empowerment and participation mean in practice and what could be improved.
How are children and young people involved?
Children and young people are at the centre of the second BIK+ strategy evaluation.
Their views will be collected through a short survey and through focus groups organised with the support of Safer Internet Centres and partner organisations, and ask about the issues they consider more important, what makes them feel safe and confident online, and if they feel they have opportunities to contribute to the decision-making process.
A dedicated BIK+ Youth Advisory Group is also contributing to the evaluation by reviewing the consultation tools, reflecting on the findings from a youth perspective, and supporting the preparation of the final report.
Who else will be consulted?
The evaluation will also gather evidence from adults and expert stakeholders, such as parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, Safer Internet Centres, policymakers, researchers, industry and others.
This wider consultation will help build a rounded picture of how the BIK+ strategy is being implemented across Europe, how it is experienced by different groups, and what further support may be needed.
Learn more about the evaluation methodology
If you're curious, the questionnaires and consultation materials (in English) used for the second BIK+ strategy evaluation are available to download for information and research purposes.
Downlod the full set of evaluation materials
(English, ZIP)
What's next?
The second BIK+ strategy evaluation report will be published on Safer Internet Day.
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If you have any questions about the BIK+ strategy evaluation, please do not hesitate to contact bikevaluation@betterinternetforkids.eu.
Go back to the new Better Internet for Kids strategy (BIK+).
