MP Sarah Champion backs Safer Internet Day pledge to make the online world a positive place

Millions across the UK and globally will be celebrating Safer Internet Day today and the Rotherham MP has pledged her support, along with hundreds of schools, parliamentarians and organisations across the UK. 

“I am supporting Internet Safer Day to ensure the message goes out that the Internet can be a dangerous place,” she said.

“Not only should we support Safer Internet Day but make sure its principles are embedded in our everyday activities to keep our children safe and create a secure internet for everyone. 

“Please take some time to visit their website to find out how to keep your family and friends safe and secure online.”

At the UK Safer Internet Centre website (www.saferinternet.org.uk), you can take the Safer Internet Day quiz, download activities to do together, and find out more about what you can do to help your friends and family to stay safe online.

This year’s themes include:

1 Helping your family and friends to have a positive time online by giving them the information they need to stay safe. See advice at at www.saferinternet.org.uk for more.

2. Promoting positive messages online, whether this is by backing a cause, helping a friend, reporting abuse or by showing support for your local club!

3.Making the internet a better place this Safer Internet Day by taking positive action online. From liking your friend's content to sharing kind messages, post online using #SaferInternetDay2019 and #OurInternetOurChoice.

4. Encouraging everyone to think about the different ways in which they ask, give and receive consent online using the hashtag #OurInternetOurChoice.