The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire making a change online. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on change online, this includes covering:

● Young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology
● Using the internet to make change for the better
● The changes young people want to see online
● The things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline

Find out more about Safer Internet Day and information about this year's themes as well as previous themes by visiting:
www.saferinternet.org.uk

On the website, you will find quizzes, information for parents/carers, activities, videos and links to help you and your family stay safe online.

In school, each year group did different activities around the Safer Internet Day theme:

Reception - The children listened to a story about Mo and Jaz. They discussed what to do if they see something that they don’t like and who they should tell.

Year 1 - Year 1 read a story about Mo and Jaz who saw something online that upset them. They discussed what they should do and who they should tell. The children came up with some top tips for staying safe online.

Year 2 - The children in Year 2 also read a story about Mo and Jaz. They discussed why it is important to tell an adult if they see something that is not right or upsets them. They discussed why they should only be online for short times.

Year 3 - Year 3 looked at different scenarios and discussed what they would do and why. They looked at age ratings of different apps and games that are popular and discussed each of them.

Year 4 -The children discussed what safe passwords were and why it was important to keep them safe. They looked at PEGI age ratings of games and how games are rated. Year 4 came up with ways they can keep themselves safe online.

Year 5 - Year 5 discussed ways technology has changed and how it may change in the future. They looked at what influencers are and talked about positive influencers.

Year 6 - The Year 6 students looked at the importance of a healthy amount of screen time as well as how to make good choices online to protect themselves and their friends and family. They used drama to act out scenarios and discuss what should be done.

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Take a look at some of our children's 'Safer Internet Day' work below by clicking on the picture and then on the arrows: