08/09/2026
This month, we’re sharing one of our winning posters from last year’s Safer Internet Poster Design Competition. A big well done to Ray from Petham Primary School for this fantastic reminder about staying safe online. 👏
From searching Google for homework, watching YouTube, playing games or discovering something new on TikTok, being online is a normal part of childhood — and there are so many positives. 🌟
But it can be difficult for children to know what’s safe to share, who they can trust, or when something doesn’t feel quite right.
A few simple conversations can make a big difference:
🔎 Talk about what they search for – Google is brilliant for homework and curiosity, but not everything online is accurate or suitable.
🎮 Know what happens when they game – games can be great fun, but many include chat, messaging and contact with people they don't know.
📱 Talk about what they watch – YouTube, TikTok and other platforms can quickly take children from familiar content to something they weren't expecting.
🔐 Keep personal information private – names, school, address, passwords and photos can be more valuable than children realise.
💬 Most importantly, keep the conversation open. If something online worries or embarrasses your child, they need to know they can come to you without immediately getting into trouble.
We can't always be beside them when they're online — and that's okay. Our aim is to help children develop the confidence to make safe choices for themselves.
Online safety isn't about saying “no” to the internet. It's about helping our children understand the digital world they're growing up in. ❤️
And if you're sometimes unsure about the latest app, game or online trend too, you're definitely not alone. Technology changes quickly — we're all learning as we go.
🔎 Useful online safety advice for parents:
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/social-media/
