Better Internet for Kids

INCIBE, part of the Spanish Safer Internet Centre, has developed family agreements for the proper use of devices within the family. This useful tool supports families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.

It promotes family conversations on several hot topics for child online safety as screen time, parental controls, mobile-free zones, privacy and security options.

This is a useful tool to support teachers and educators in promoting a safer and responsible use of the internet at school.

These posters are designed to be shown at the computer lab, or any other classroom where there are devices to be used.

The main one includes key tips for safety and security. There are 5 additional posters with specific tips on:

These time vouchers are a useful tool to support families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.

It promotes responsibility and family conversations on screen time and disconnecting.

The vouchers are designed for parents and caregivers to give to young people with a specific time assigned (i.e. 30 minutes) and for a specific type of device use (videogames, social networks, movies and series). 

Kids need to act responsibly, disconnecting on time and giving the voucher back to their parents.

To mark Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025, INCIBE (part of the Spanish Safer Internet Centre), through Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K), organised a hybrid event (online and in-person) from Valencia. The event featured the workshop “Think, Connect, and Choose Your Path Online”, developed in collaboration with INTEF. 

Many children and young people encounter racist and discriminatory content when they are active online – in comment sections, through influencers, and via coded language on the internet. But who talks to young people about what they experience? Many adults find it difficult to talk about discrimination and racism on young people’s terms – especially when it takes place digitally, where adults may feel less confident and less familiar than the young people.

This is a practical guide explaining popular emojis, slang words, abbreviations, and tone indicators commonly used by children and young people online. 

It helps parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, and professionals better understand youth digital communication, including hidden meanings, internet culture references, and potential risk signals. The resource supports safer and more informed communication in the digital environment.

This guide provides an overview of monitoring settings available in popular apps and specialised parental control software to help parents and caregivers ensure their children's safety online. 

The guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education are a practical recommendation-based document that supports schools, educators, students, and parents and caregivers in using artificial intelligence responsibly and meaningfully in the educational process. 

How many times a day do kids look at a screen? And what if the online world doesn’t just entertain them, but actually changes who they are? In this episode, we dive into the impact of the digital environment on children and teens, from social media algorithms and beauty culture to exposure to sexual content online, and the effects on their self-image, relationships, and boundaries. 

This episode will address:

This poster contains 10 practical tips to help children and young people use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. 

It encourages critical thinking, fact-checking, and an ethical use of AI, while highlighting the importance of protecting personal data, avoiding scams, and reporting inappropriate content. The resource supports safer, more informed, and creative use of AI in everyday learning and digital activities.