About our SID activities
The Safer Internet Day activities will include a wide range of activities to raise awareness of the #SID2025 theme in Ireland which is Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating algorithms and influencers.
These initiatives include:
Safer Internet Day 2025 Event: Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating algorithms and influencers.
This event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss and reflect on the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online. With access to so much information online, we will explore how to protect and empower them to navigate the opportunities and challenges of these powerful influences.
Reflecting on the Safer Internet Day 2025 theme, the event will explore ways to help children and young people navigate algorithms and influencers online. There will be keynote addresses from Professor Debbie Ging (DCU), 5 Rights Foundation and the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency. In addition, we'll hear from the Online Safety Commissioner; Niamh Hodnett, Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, ISPCC, Media Literacy Ireland, Microsoft, Hotline.ie, National Parents Council and more.
SID Ambassadors
Over 100 students participating in the peer-led SID Ambassador Training Programme will spearhead online safety campaigns in their schools and local communities. Through workshops facilitated by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, these students have gained the skills and confidence needed to lead Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 initiatives within their schools.
Schools and organisations Join SID
Thousands of children and young people across schools in Ireland are encouraged to participate in Safer Internet Day activities. Students will engage in lessons, presentations, competitions, and other events to promote key online safety topics. Participants are invited to register their involvement by sharing their plans on the interactive SID events map and visiting the dedicated Safer Internet Day Hub for inspiration. Additionally, a newly developed scripted presentation for primary and post-primary schools will help students reflect on this year’s theme: Prepare/Protect/Thrive.
Awareness campaign
Webwise will launch a national awareness campaign across multiple platforms, including national and local radio, video-on-demand services, and social media. The campaign aims to reach parents, educators, and young people with important Safer Internet Day messages, emphasising that everyone plays a part in supporting children and young people to have safe and positive online experiences.
Parent webinars
In conjunction with Safer Internet Day, a series of free webinars for parents will be hosted to help them guide their children in developing healthy digital habits. These sessions will provide insights on topics such as cyberbullying, online rights, misinformation, and influencer marketing rules.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
Together for a better internet, Safer Internet Day in Ireland will reflect on the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online. SID 2025 offers a chance to raise awareness about the vital role everyone plays in supporting young people online while showcasing the resources and information available to help individuals and communities get involved.
About us
The Irish Safer Internet Centre's vision is a positive and inclusive digital world where children are safe and protected.
The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations (Hotline.ie, ISPCC, National Parents Council and Webwise) with a mission to make the Internet a better place for children and young people under the co-ordination of the Department of Justice, Cybercrime Division.
The consortium was appointed over a decade ago by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre in Ireland, and is one of 31 Safer Internet Centres in Europe and an integral part of the INSAFE-INHOPE network.
The Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) has three main pillars: Awareness, Helpline and Hotline.
The project partners are:
Webwise.ie: This is part of Oide Technology in Education in the Department of Education. It deals with awareness raising, develops materials and programmes for schools, and runs the annual event for Safer Internet Day in Ireland.
Hotline.ie: The Internet Service Providers’ Association of Ireland (ISPAI) operates the hotline, the service which allows the public to report suspected illegal content or activities found on the internet.
ISPCC: The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) operates a helpline (Childline), which provides services on a 24/7 basis where children affected by issues encountered on the internet may turn for advice and guidance.
NPC: The National Parents Council Primary operates the parent/adult helpline, a dedicated helpline to deal with issues relating to internet safety, including cyberbullying. The NPC also provides parents with training courses, both online and face-to-face.
The Irish SIC provides a suite of complementary essential services in synergy with the four pillars of the European Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, namely (1) safe digital experiences to protect children; (2) digital empowerment; and (3) active participation.
About our SID activities
The Safer Internet Day activities will include a wide range of activities to raise awareness of the #SID2025 theme in Ireland which is Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating algorithms and influencers.
These initiatives include:
Safer Internet Day 2025 Event: Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating algorithms and influencers.
This event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss and reflect on the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online. With access to so much information online, we will explore how to protect and empower them to navigate the opportunities and challenges of these powerful influences.
Reflecting on the Safer Internet Day 2025 theme, the event will explore ways to help children and young people navigate algorithms and influencers online. There will be keynote addresses from Professor Debbie Ging (DCU), 5 Rights Foundation and the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency. In addition, we'll hear from the Online Safety Commissioner; Niamh Hodnett, Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, ISPCC, Media Literacy Ireland, Microsoft, Hotline.ie, National Parents Council and more.
SID Ambassadors
Over 100 students participating in the peer-led SID Ambassador Training Programme will spearhead online safety campaigns in their schools and local communities. Through workshops facilitated by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, these students have gained the skills and confidence needed to lead Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 initiatives within their schools.
Schools and organisations Join SID
Thousands of children and young people across schools in Ireland are encouraged to participate in Safer Internet Day activities. Students will engage in lessons, presentations, competitions, and other events to promote key online safety topics. Participants are invited to register their involvement by sharing their plans on the interactive SID events map and visiting the dedicated Safer Internet Day Hub for inspiration. Additionally, a newly developed scripted presentation for primary and post-primary schools will help students reflect on this year’s theme: Prepare/Protect/Thrive.
Awareness campaign
Webwise will launch a national awareness campaign across multiple platforms, including national and local radio, video-on-demand services, and social media. The campaign aims to reach parents, educators, and young people with important Safer Internet Day messages, emphasising that everyone plays a part in supporting children and young people to have safe and positive online experiences.
Parent webinars
In conjunction with Safer Internet Day, a series of free webinars for parents will be hosted to help them guide their children in developing healthy digital habits. These sessions will provide insights on topics such as cyberbullying, online rights, misinformation, and influencer marketing rules.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
Together for a better internet, Safer Internet Day in Ireland will reflect on the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online. SID 2025 offers a chance to raise awareness about the vital role everyone plays in supporting young people online while showcasing the resources and information available to help individuals and communities get involved.
About us
The Irish Safer Internet Centre's vision is a positive and inclusive digital world where children are safe and protected.
The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations (Hotline.ie, ISPCC, National Parents Council and Webwise) with a mission to make the Internet a better place for children and young people under the co-ordination of the Department of Justice, Cybercrime Division.
The consortium was appointed over a decade ago by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre in Ireland, and is one of 31 Safer Internet Centres in Europe and an integral part of the INSAFE-INHOPE network.
The Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) has three main pillars: Awareness, Helpline and Hotline.
The project partners are:
Webwise.ie: This is part of Oide Technology in Education in the Department of Education. It deals with awareness raising, develops materials and programmes for schools, and runs the annual event for Safer Internet Day in Ireland.
Hotline.ie: The Internet Service Providers’ Association of Ireland (ISPAI) operates the hotline, the service which allows the public to report suspected illegal content or activities found on the internet.
ISPCC: The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) operates a helpline (Childline), which provides services on a 24/7 basis where children affected by issues encountered on the internet may turn for advice and guidance.
NPC: The National Parents Council Primary operates the parent/adult helpline, a dedicated helpline to deal with issues relating to internet safety, including cyberbullying. The NPC also provides parents with training courses, both online and face-to-face.
The Irish SIC provides a suite of complementary essential services in synergy with the four pillars of the European Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, namely (1) safe digital experiences to protect children; (2) digital empowerment; and (3) active participation.
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