Today is Safer Internet Day 2021. This year's theme is:
An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world
This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explores reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction?
At home, choose one of the stories below to read and discuss with your child. Choose a story you think would be most relevant to your child (themes are listed). You can also watch the BBC's live lesson on Safer Internet.
Further information and advice for adults can be found on the website link below.
Live Lesson
Safer Internet Stories
Story 1 looks at the following internet safety themes:
-pop ups and in app purchasing
-inappropriate websites for older children
-cyberbullying
Story 2 looks at the following internet safety themes:
-upsetting images
-unreliable information
-talking to strangers online