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Safer Internet Day 2026

February 10, 2026

Today is Safer Internet Day. Here are a few resources you may find useful.

Firstly, the UK Government has launched a campaign to help parents help their kids identify toxic content online, including false or misleading statements. I should have thought a great place to start would be any statement by a politician, but that’s just me being cyncical.

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I’ve had a brief look at the resource and it seems OK, especially the Critical Thinking section. Here it is:

You won’t know until you ask

Another useful-looking resource, aimed at a similar audience, may be found at Internet Matters.

Finally, there is plenty of guidance on the UK Safer Internet Day website.

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