This short blog aims to provide information about how you can get ready for Safer Internet Day this year.
Safer Internet Day 2025 is taking place on Tuesday 11th February, with the theme: 'Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online'.
Anti-Bullying Alliance are fervent supports of this crucial initiative coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre. In the digital age, where online interactions are an integral part of children's lives, fostering a safer internet is paramount. We wholeheartedly support SID's mission to create a better, more secure online environment for all.
"We are proud to support Safer Internet Day 2025, a vital opportunity to reaffirm and reinvigorate our shared commitment to making the online world a safer, kinder place for children. The internet holds endless possibilities, but young people must be equipped with the skills to navigate it safely, think critically, and understand the impact of their actions. They cannot be responsible alone—we must support them in protecting themselves and each other. That means adults leading by example, government investing in high-quality anti-bullying and online safety education that reflects the world children are growing up in, and online companies taking responsibility by defining acceptable behaviour, responding swiftly to bullying, and being transparent about its prevalence. Let’s ensure every child can be safe, have fun, and stay connected online."
Martha Evans
Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance
The interconnected challenges: Online safety and bullying
Online safety and bullying are inseparable facets of children's experiences in the digital realm. According to recent UK-based studies, 1/5 children aged 10 to 15 years in England and Wales (19%) experienced at least one type of online bullying behaviour in the year ending March 2020, equivalent to 764,000 children. These findings underscore the urgency of addressing online safety concerns as an integral part of the fight against bullying.
The importance of addressing online bullying has been reinforced by recently released findings from The Big Ambition survey, which gathered responses from over 370,000 children and young people. The report highlights serious concerns around online bullying, with many young people describing the harmful impact it has on their lives. Respondents spoke candidly about how online bullying has become more common and complex, often intensifying bullying that starts in person. You can read out blog on these findings here.
The conversation around online safety and bullying has recently been prominent with regard to the question of whether or not to ban smart phones in schools. You can read our blog on this topic here.
How to get involved in Safer Internet Day 2025
Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them. This Safer Internet Day will assess the real scale of this issue and allow young people to share their experiences and ideas on how to tackle the problem.
ABA's resources about online bullying
As Safer Internet Day approaches, we invite schools and the children's workforce to explore our rich array of free resources that are available:
Monster High partners with Anti-Bullying Alliance to foster belonging
In celebration of Safer Internet Day, we've partnered with Monster High to create valuable resources for both parents and children, offering guidance on how to deal with bullying. These resources are designed to help children online and in school, where they may be interacting with peers who are acting unkindly.
Bringing Safter Internet Day to life: A wealth of resources
How does media literacy help in addressing online bullying?
Childnet - Parents: Supporting Young People Online (Leaflets)
Internet Matters - Helping parents keep their children safe online