Safer Internet Day: the day that gets over 2,000 schools across the UK talking about how to use technology responsibly and carefully.
This special day is used to show young people across the country ways to navigate the internet in a safe way, and how to use the internet positively.
On February 5 many schools and and organisations in Nottingham took part in this event:
Today is Safer Internet Day. With the use of social media growing every day, have a look on https://t.co/MNtZPiEHwE for ways to help keep your children safe. #saferinternetday
— Berry Hill Primary & Nursery School (@BHPSMansfield) February 5, 2019
Today is Safer Internet Day! Ms Bates is delivering fantastic assemblies about this all week! Take a look at the link below for more information. #SaferInternetDay https://t.co/damDN2l6Dw pic.twitter.com/J0j9wyU075
— NottmGirlsAcademy (@NottmGirlsAcad) February 5, 2019
Today is #SaferInternetDay. Our colleagues over at @NottsCyberCrime are doing some great work around this, head over to their page for a look! #take5 #tell2 #FraudAwareness #ActionFraud #NottsFraudProtect
— Notts Police Fraud (@NottsFraudCops) February 5, 2019
The internet comes in a variety of forms, with the most common being social media.
This has led to 57% of those aged 16-25 in Nottingham to feel an “overwhelming pressure”, according to Prince’s Trust.
The research shows that more than a third of these people worry that they will never be as happy as people they see on social media.
We went to Nottingham to hear your thoughts on how social media can affect mental health and happiness.
Nottingham residents share their thoughts on social media.
