Better Internet for Kids

An e-safety policy aims to create an environment where pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider school community work together to inform each other of ways to use the Internet responsibly, safely and positively. e-safety policy aims to create an environment where pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider school community work together to inform each other of ways to use the Internet responsibly, safely and positively. The videos show five-step model for implementing e-safety in practice.

The Safer Internet Forum is the key annual international conference on child online safety in Europe under the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children. Each year, usually in November, the Safer Internet Forum brings together stakeholders from countries all over Europe, and sometimes beyond, to discuss the latest trends, risks and solutions related to child online safety and the impact of technology on individuals and society.

The Safer Internet Forum is the key annual international conference on child online safety in Europe under the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children. Each year, usually in November, the Safer Internet Forum brings together stakeholders from countries all over Europe, and sometimes beyond, to discuss the latest trends, risks and solutions related to child online safety and the impact of technology on individuals and society.

Many parents today are concerned that their kids may be spending too much time on the Internet. This webinar offers simple tips to help children develop healthy online habits and a good digital diet to help them thrive on and offline.

Between November 2019 and December 2020, the Italian SIC ran seven educational and awareness raising seminars addressed to youth professionals (social workers, paediatricians, psychologists and teachers, as well as all those professionals involved in child protection issues) aiming at deepening understanding the current challenges to the children’s rights in the digital age in terms of privacy, protection, participation and freedom.

Gaming is a fun and sociable way to spend time, encouraging teamwork and developing skills. All good stuff, but there are a few risks you need to be aware to help children and young people to stay safe and have positive gaming experience. The resource is the registration of the webinar on "Gaming online: risks and opportunities".

Between October 2019 and December 2020, the Italian Safer Internet Center - SIC ran seven educational and awareness raising seminars addressed to youth professionals (social workers, paediatricians, psychologists and teachers, as well as all those professionals involved in child protection issues) aiming at deepening understanding the current challenges to the children’s rights in the digital age in terms of education, privacy, protection, participation and freedom.

Asking permission before sharing an image or being aware of what it means when accepting terms and conditions is important when it comes to helping children stay in control of their online lives. Get expert advice on how to talk to children about consent to help them better navigate their online world.

Children find internet communication and social networking fun and safe most of the time. But things can go wrong. As a parent or carer you can help protect your child by talking together about online re-lationships. This webinar give you practical tips about how you can help your child to be in control and enjoy safe online relationships.

With so many sources of information online, it’s become increasingly difficult to make sense of what content is based on fact, half-truths or lies. Also, the use of digital platforms to share things we believe to be true when they may not be can have a powerful ripple effect, influencing others to see them as facts. This can be especially dangerous for children and young people who can be persuaded to take on distorted views of the world that could cause them or others harm in the real world.