Childnet International is a registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people.
Childnet produce educational resources for children, parents and teachers about a range of topics, including cyberbullying, sexting, copyright and grooming. These are available for free online[1] or to order from the online shop.[2] Childnet has a number of websites that provide advice and information: Childnet,[3] KidSMART,[4] and the UK Safer Internet Centre.[5]
Childnet’s Education Team run internet safety sessions for pupils, parents and carers, and staff members. They have worked with schools, local authorities, foster parent groups and local police forces.[6]
Childnet are involved in policy work in the UK and internationally, and they aim to facilitate the involvement of young people in the policy process.
Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet, sits on the Executive Board of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety.[7] In November 2011, Childnet facilitated the involvement of young people in an Executive Board meeting of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety.[8]
Childnet is part of Facebook’s Safety Advisory Board, composed of five leading internet safety organisations. Facebook consults with these organisations on issues related to online safety.[9]