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The 15th International Conference “Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online” will take place 20-24 September 2021. The conference is addressed to representatives of the education sector, scientists, experts, non-governmental organisations, public administration and the internet industry.
On Wednesday, 15 September 2021, we celebrate the International Day of Democracy, a United Nations observance providing an opportunity to reflect on and review the state of democracy around the world.
Today, 8 September 2021, we celebrate International Literacy Day. This observance originates in 1966 and was declared by UNESCO. Every year, it reminds the international community of the importance of literacy for both communities and individuals, and the need to intensify global efforts towards more literate societies.
The annual UK Schools’ Online Safety Policy and Practice report looking at trends around online safety over the last year has been released. The report takes data from the 360 Degree Safe tool which covers schools and colleges in England, and analyses where their strengths and weaknesses lie when it comes to online safety.
UK Safer Internet Centre (SIC) partners, South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL), are pleased to announce that the long-anticipated Knowledge Map feature for ProjectEVOLVE has now officially launched for school years 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10. ProjectEVOLVE resources each of the 330 statements from UK Council for Internet Safety's (UKCIS) framework “Education for a Connected World” with perspectives; research; activities; outcomes; supporting resources and professional development materials.
The UK Safer Internet Centre (SIC) are delighted to announce that Safer Internet Day (SID) 2021 has received further recognition after being shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Safer Internet Day 2021 was the most successful ever, with more than half of UK children aged between 8 and 17 hearing about the day, while 38 per cent of UK parents and carers were also aware of the celebrations on 9 February 2021.
Find out more about how organisations and industry are supporting the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) agenda.
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