Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day resources for primary teachers
Looking for engaging resources to teach online safety in your primary classroom? Safer Internet Day provides the perfect opportunity to help children navigate the digital world safely and confidently. From protecting personal information to understanding cyberbullying, these resources offer practical activities and lesson ideas to support children's digital literacy.
What is Safer Internet Day? Key themes and objectives
Taking place this February, Safer Internet Day focuses on empowering young learners to make smart choices online. Whether you're planning dedicated e-safety lessons or incorporating digital citizenship across the curriculum, our carefully curated resources will help you address key online safety topics in an age-appropriate way.
With the growing influence of social media, gaming platforms, and online content in children's lives, it's crucial to equip pupils with the skills they need to stay safe online. Our teaching materials cover essential topics including privacy settings, responsible communication, and critical thinking when using digital technologies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Safer Internet Day 2025
Here are answers to some common questions teachers have about implementing Safer Internet Day activities in their primary classrooms:
1. When is Safer Internet Day 2025?
Safer Internet Day 2025 takes place in February. However, the resources and activities provided can be used throughout the year to support ongoing digital literacy education in your classroom.
2. How much time should I dedicate to Safer Internet Day activities?
While many schools organize special activities on Safer Internet Day itself, we recommend incorporating online safety discussions throughout the year. You might choose to run a focused week of activities or integrate digital citizenship topics into your regular PSHE and computing lessons.
3. What age group are these resources suitable for?
Our resources are specifically designed for primary-aged pupils (ages 5-11), with activities that can be adapted for different year groups. Each resource indicates the recommended age range and suggests modifications for younger or older learners.
5. How can I make online safety lessons engaging for primary pupils?
Use interactive activities, role-play scenarios, and age-appropriate discussions to keep pupils engaged. Our resources include quizzes, worksheets and collaborative activities that make learning about online safety both fun and meaningful.
Supporting online safety at home: Advice for parents
While schools play a crucial role in teaching online safety, parent involvement is essential for reinforcing these important messages at home. Share these resources with families and carers to support their online safety journey:
- Explore safe search engines designed specifically for children - these tools help filter out inappropriate content while allowing young learners to develop their research skills
- Encourage open discussions about online experiences between parents and children, creating a supportive environment where children feel comfortable sharing concerns
- Recommend setting up family agreements about screen time, appropriate content, and online behaviour
Parents can find additional guidance in this comprehensive guide to Internet safe search engines from Family Education, which provides valuable tools for creating a safer online environment at home.
