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Last updated 07 January 2026
Explore a range of ready-to-use Safer Internet Day resources for KS1 and KS2, including lesson packs, discussion activities, writing tasks and book-based activities...
The internet is an exciting place for children and young people, but it also comes with risks and challenges that can affect their safety and wellbeing.
Safer Internet Day is an annual opportunity for schools to explore these issues, helping pupils learn how to use technology responsibly, stay safe online and make positive choices in the digital world.
What is Safer Internet Day?
Launched in 2004, Safer Internet Day is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre. Each year, thousands of organisations take part to encourage children and young people to use digital technology safely, responsibly, and positively.
The day highlights key online issues, including cyberbullying, social media, digital identity, and other challenges facing young people today.
When is Safer Internet Day?
In 2026, Safer Internet Day will be observed on Tuesday 10th February.
What’s the 2026 theme?
The theme is “Smart teach, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”, focusing on helping young people navigate AI safely and responsibly.
Safer Internet Day resources
Safer Internet Day packs for KS1 and KS2
This Safer Internet Day pack for Years 1 and 2 helps pupils think about what they enjoy doing online while introducing simple, age-appropriate messages about staying safe.
Through discussion, practical activities and an explanation writing task, children will explore online fun alongside clear guidance on how to behave safely, with resources designed for a flexible, one-lesson focus.
Meanwhile, this Safer Internet Day resource pack supports Years 3-6 pupils in exploring the positive impact of being online while learning how to stay safe.
It includes ready-to-use lessons, activities and discussion prompts that help teachers understand pupils’ online habits and develop safe, respectful online behaviour, aligned with Relationships Education and English curriculum objectives.
Designed for Safer Internet Day, this lesson for Years 5 and 6 uses real-life scenarios and discussion to help pupils think critically about how they use the internet and how to stay safe online.
A flexible PowerPoint and case studies explore positive online behaviour before pupils apply their learning by writing an advice letter focused on online safety.
Book topic
Based on FAKE by Ele Fountain, this resource pack for Years 5-7 supports whole-class reading while exploring the impact of technology, online safety and relationships.
Through guided discussion questions and deeper follow-up activities, pupils will develop reading skills while engaging with themes that link to computing, PSHE and RSE.
Oracy and writing activities
Finally, this free resource pack uses an article from The Week Junior to help pupils explore misinformation online. Through debates, creative writing and formal letter tasks, children will develop critical thinking and digital literacy while reflecting on how online content can influence opinions.
