The UK Safer Internet Centre is a leading global partnership helping to make the internet a great and safe place for everyone. They provide support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children.They act as a bridge between Government, industry, law enforcement and society and are the engine of the online protection landscape in the UK, dealing with both prevention and response. For more information, please visit:
What is E-Safety?
E-safety means protecting people, especially children from risks and dangers on the internet. It includes teaching safe behaviour online, using technology responsibly, and knowing how to stay secure while using digital devices.
Key parts of e-safety include:
- Protecting Personal Information: Not sharing private details like address, phone number, passwords, or school name.
- Staying Safe on Social Media: Using privacy settings, posting thoughtfully, and only talking to people you know.
- Avoiding Online Risks: Being aware of things like cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content, and unsafe strangers online.
- Using Technology Responsibly: Managing screen time, behaving respectfully, and knowing the consequences of online actions.
- Security and Device Safety: Using strong passwords, parental controls, safe browsing, and keeping software up to date.
Simply put: E-safety is about keeping yourself and your children safe when using the internet, phones, games, and all digital technology.
What can you do to help?
As parents / guardians, you want to give your children the freedom to explore, learn and enjoy technology. But we also want to make sure they do so safely. Below are practical steps for common apps and how parental controls can be applied.
Additional Resources
They provide support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children A bridge between Government, industry, law enforcement and society, we are the engine of the online protection landscape in the UK, dealing with both prevention and response. We identify threats and harms online and then create and deliver critical advice, resources, education and interventions that help keep children and young people, and adults, safe.
Helping to protect children from online harms providing advice and guidance for parents and children.
Since our launch in 2014 Internet Matters has provided information and advice to parents and carers to help their children navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. As fellow parents, we get it. We know how hard it is to stay on top of internet safety, whether your child is taking their first steps online or you need guidance on a specific issue. Together, we’ve got this.
South West Grid For Learning (SWGfL)
SWGfL is a not for profit charity ensuring everyone can benefit from technology free from harm. Forming 1/3 of the UK Safer Internet Centre, our experts advise schools, public bodies and industry on appropriate actions to take in regards to safeguarding and advancing positive online safety policies.