Safer Internet Day 2026 - Tuesday 10th February 2026

Safer Internet Day is a global awareness day that encourages children, young people and adults to think carefully about how we use the online world and digital technology. It’s a useful annual prompt to refresh conversations about online safety, wellbeing and responsible digital behaviour.

Theme for 2026: Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.

BBC Bitesize Parenting is a place for mums, dads, carers, and the whole parenting community to find stories, expert advice and fun activities that will help you support your child in a changing world.

From how to manage group chats online, deciphering the 6-7 meaning to managing hopes and worries -  parents, the BBC have got you! Click on the image below - 

NSPCC Learning has published new research on parents’ and carers’ knowledge of the online blackmail of children and young people. 

Based on a survey of 2,558 UK parents and carers, the report explores knowledge of online blackmail, steps taken to keep children safe, and information and support needs.

 Findings include: 1 in 10 parents and carers have supported their child with online blackmail; most parents and carers feel responsible for protecting their children from online blackmail but face challenges in talking to or supporting their child; and two thirds of parents and carers think the government and technology companies are ineffective in preventing online blackmail. 

Social media is reshaping how children and young people consume news, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Internetmatters.org have some really key information about supporting your child to navigate misinformation and disinformation online - but crucially a guide for parents to help you support your child with this.

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Since the pandemic, we've seen school absence rates rise. Before COVID-19, the overall absence rate was 4.7%. This jumped to 7.6% in 2021/22 before falling to 7.1% in 2023/24. Indicative figures from the daily data shows a further decrease to 6.9% in 24/25.

Why does this matter? Read the Department for Education's article here