Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. This global initiative aims to promote a safer and more responsible internet, especially for children and young people.
The theme for Safer Internet Day 2025 is:
Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.
This Safer Internet Day, start a conversation about how to spot, respond to, and report scams of all types online.
Young people have told us how scammers are targeting the platforms they know and love, tricking them into sharing items and currency in games or luring them with social media giveaways and ads that promise anything from gig tickets or exam papers to cryptocurrency. We’ve all received an email with a suspicious link, a text claiming to be from our bank, or even seen a pop-up telling us we have been a lucky winner – but scams take many forms and can target anyone, including young people.
The campaign for Safer Internet Day 2025 will uncover the tricks and techniques used to target you, your children, and your money. Also, the resources from the Safer Internet Centre will tackle issues such as:
- How is changing technology like generative AI going to impact the approach of scammers?
- What role can the government and internet industry take to tackle this threat?
- And what changes would young people like to see to help protect themselves moving forward?
How about creating an animated character like Calvin above, using Adobe to give advice?
Safer Internet Day 2025 serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing dialogue and action to ensure a safer and better internet for everyone.
You can follow the celebrations on social media using the hashtags #SaferInternetDay and #SID2025.
Use our extensive resource portal to search for FREE materials to mark this day, and read on for specific recommendations to support your whole school approach.
Also visit our dedicated webpage at sid.lgfl.net for some great resources and ideas to mark the day, including:
- Life Online video about what grownups just don't get
- Digital Explorers - downloadable online safety board game
- SafeSkills Online Safety Quiz - pupils can complete the quiz to help assess their understanding of key themes - based on the UKCIS Education Framework, it mirrors as a diagnostic teaching tool, enabling you to monitor and track progress. Sign up for FREE at safeskillsinfo.lgfl.net
The Safer Internet Centre has also produced teaching resources for KS1, KS2, KS3, and KS4.
Click the image below to download the zipped folder of resources
What about using one of the premade quizzes with your class to see their understanding of scams?
There are quizzes for all Key Stages
LGfL CyberSafe resources
Why not access the LGfL CyberSafe materials https://cybersafe.lgfl.org.uk/home.html with your secondary pupils to work through the modules on :
- Personal information
- Business data
- Cyberpsychology
- Social engineering
- Malware
- Encryption
- Privacy
- The future
LGfL Resources for Governance and Staff Awareness
Phish Threat - Ensuring your staff and students know how to spot phishing emails is essential these days. LGfL schools can access simulated phishing campaigns and training materials for free from Sophos Phish Threat at https://phish.lgfl.net
Elevate - Leading cyber security in schools can be challenging, particularly knowing where to start. The Elevate Cyber Security Toolkit takes you through a DfE-aligned audit with supporting templates that can help boost your school's awareness and defences.
Safer Internet Day live lessons from Adobe
- Monday, February 10th, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Tuesday, February 11th, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Join Adobe for a free, engaging live lesson on Internet Safety Day! Designed for students aged 7-13, these 75-minute sessions will guide your pupils in creating two exciting pieces of digital media using Adobe Express. A natural break is included around the 45-minute mark if needed.
- Open to all: Bring as many students as you like, provided they have access to a device.
- Flexible timing: While the full session is 75 minutes, a break is included after 45 minutes.
- Replay available: Can't make the live session? Register to receive a recording to use with your class at your convenience.
- Proven success: Over 200,000 learners across the UK have already participated in these live lessons!
all you will need is:
- Ability to display the live stream on a large screen for the class.
- One device per student (laptop, desktop, iPad).
- Free Adobe Express accounts for each student.
Safer Internet Day Activities from Busy Things
Busy Things Internet safety resources are available within the 'Special Events' area of Busy Things.
Take part in a quiz
Make a poster
Download the resource pack
Other resources
- Report Remove tool - to help young people confidentially report and remove sexual content online
- NCSC poster- top tips to protect yourself from sextortion from the National Cyber Security Centre. Why not put this up in the classroom?
- IWF advice: guidance and support from the Internet Watch Foundation
- UK Safer Internet Centre: Provides free resources for educators, including presentations, activities, and a school assembly program tailored for different age groups. They also offer tips for young people, parents, and caregivers on recognizing and avoiding online scams, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge
- Childnet: Provides resources for educators, including lesson plans, activities, and advice for talking to young people about online safety.
- Tes: Offers a variety of teaching resources for Safer Internet Day, including assemblies, lesson plans, and activities.
- Better Internet for Kids: Offers information about Safer Internet Day and resources for different stakeholders, including children, parents, and educators.
Tips for Using the Resources:
- Adapt the resources to your specific needs and audience.
- Make the learning fun and engaging.
- Encourage discussion and participation.
- Emphasize the importance of critical thinking and online safety.
- Promote a positive and inclusive online environment.
Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to start a conversation about online safety and help young people navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. By using the resources available and working together, we can make the internet a better place for everyone.