New Learning corners content for Safer Internet Day 2026
Today, 10 February 2026, marks the beginning of the Safer Internet Day celebrations worldwide. Each February, stakeholders across the globe join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially children and young people. To join in the celebrations, new content is available on the BIK Learning corners.
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Parental controls | TV and streaming services
Digital technologies offer a world of opportunities and benefits for children and young people. However, as a parent or carer, you also need to understand the risks associated with it, and how to protect your family. Learn how to use parental controls on TVs and some of the main streaming platforms to maximise online safety for your children.
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Parental controls | Mobile devices
Digital technologies offer a world of opportunities and benefits for children and young people. However, as a parent or carer, you also need to understand the risks associated with it, and how to protect your family. Learn how to use parental controls on a range of mobile devices to maximise online safety for your children.
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Parental controls | Gaming
Digital technologies offer a world of opportunities and benefits for children and young people. However, as a parent or carer, you also need to understand the risks associated with it, and how to protect your family. Learn how to use parental controls on gaming consoles and some of the most popular online games to maximise online safety for your children.
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Parental controls | Browsers and search engines
Digital technologies offer a world of opportunities and benefits for children and young people. However, as a parent or carer, you also need to understand the risks associated with it, and how to protect your family. Learn how to use parental controls on browsers and search engines to maximise online safety for your children.
Sexting
Children and young people enjoy chatting and connecting with other people online. This can lead to friendships and even romantic relationships for some young people. As children get older, many will naturally be curious about their sexuality and explore this in their relationships. However, technology can sometimes introduce risks into this exploration. Sexting is one example of this.
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Parental controls | Social media
Digital technologies offer a world of opportunities and benefits for children and young people. However, as a parent or carer, you also need to understand the risks associated with it, and how to protect your family. Learn how to use parental controls on social media to maximise online safety for your children.
Back to school and online safety
Whether it’s the start of a new school year or a brand-new start at a new school, it’s important for all educators to consider how they can support their learners to be safe online. This deep dive will explore the things you need to consider to ensure a flying start to online safety!
Something ‘BIK’ has happened: Introducing the new Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform
A new and improved Better Internet for Kids platform has just launched! Now sitting within the European Commission's Europa domain, the new platform is the online home of the BIK initiative.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a serious online issue that can affect many children. But what is it and how do you support your child in dealing with this type of bullying?
