nominet trust lunchtime briefing

Positive Approaches to Digital Safety

Dan SutchHead of Development Researchdan.sutch@nominettrust.org.uk

• Investing in, and supporting 3 broad areas– Getting people online– Staying safe online– Use of the internet for social good

www.nominettrust.org.uk

dan.sutch@nominettrust.org.uk @dansutchNext Call for Proposals:Application deadline: Monday 14th March (eligibility form beginning of March)

Range of Approaches to Digital Safety

http://www.digitalme.co.uk/safe/ www.beatbullying.org

www.beatbullying.org

www.digitalme.co.uk/safe/

UKCCIS research highlights

• Only 2% of children (8-15) say they are not confident in keeping themselves safe online

• Yet...– 17% would give out their home address (12-15s)

– 52% would give out their email address (12-15s)

– 29% would give out their phone number (12-15s)

– www.education.gov.uk/ukccis - interim key findings for Children’s Internet Safety

Positive Approaches to Digital Safety

... ‘there is extensive theory, conceptual development and policy on digital literacy and digital participation, yet little evidence about how this can be translated into practice.’Hague , C and Williamson, B. (2009) Digital participation, digital literacy and school subjects; a review of the policies,

literature and evidence. Futurelab

Safe, effective and appropriate uses of the Internet

We are seeking to improve understanding of how to increase web access and safety, as well as how the Internet can be used to enhance people’s lives

Get involved: cloudlearn.netdigitalme.co.uk/safebeatbullying.org

dan.sutch@nominet.org.uk@dansutch