Childnet International

Who we are

Childnet is a UK charity set up to empower children, families and schools in the digital age, and its vision is to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.. 

Launching in 1995, Childnet speaks to thousands of children, parents and teachers every year; creates innovative educational resources; and delivers projects to empower young people to have their say and take the lead in helping to create a better internet. It achieves a wider impact through influencing best practice and policy, both in the UK and internationally. As one of three charities in the UK Safer Internet Centre, Childnet is responsible for coordinating the award-winning Safer Internet Day campaign reaching millions of UK children every year.

Our culture and values

In all of Childnet’s work we seek to ensure that:

1. all young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online environment safely and responsibly, so they can look after themselves and others; and that those who support children are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to help them make the most out of their time online.
2. those involved in developing and providing, and those regulating the internet and new technologies recognise and implement policies and programmes which prioritise the rights of children so that their interests are both promoted and protected