Safer Internet Day 2026: Empowering Schools for a Safer Digital Future
Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 will be held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, uniting schools, families, and communities to promote safe and responsible digital behaviour. The day encourages everyone—especially young people—to think carefully about how they use the internet and how they can help create a more positive online world.
This year’s theme, “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI,” highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in our daily lives. The focus is on helping young people understand what AI is, how it can be useful, and how to interact with new technologies in a safe, thoughtful, and ethical way.
How Teachers Can Get Involved
Teachers play a key part in helping students become responsible digital citizens. They can make use of free online safety resources designed for different age groups, including lessons that show students how to spot online scams and make safer choices on the internet.
Adding AI literacy to everyday teaching can also help students develop important future-ready skills. Schools can further support the day by registering as official SID supporters, which provides even more resources and shows a clear commitment to promoting online safety.
Quick classroom activities to promote SID:
-Online Safety Poster Challenge
Ask pupils to design a poster with one key safety message such as “Think before you click” or “Keep passwords private.”
Great for quick lessons and displays in classrooms.
-“Who Would You Tell?” Scenario Cards
Give pupils simple online dilemmas (e.g., “You receive a message from someone you don’t know”).
Ask them to choose: Ignore? Block? Tell an adult?
Quick, low‑prep conversation starter.
-Classroom Mini‑Debate
A simple debate:
“Does AI make the internet safer or riskier?”
Matches the 2026 theme about safe AI choices.
What Students Can Do
For students, Safer Internet Day is a chance to reflect on their online habits. They can take part in classroom activities that teach them to question information, recognise suspicious online behaviour, and understand how their digital footprint shapes their online identity.
Visit : Safer Internet Day – to register, get involved and access resources!