This year, Safer Internet Day (SID) will take place on Tuesday 7 February 2012 and will be centred on the theme Connecting generations and educating each other, with the slogan: "Discover the digital world together... safely!"

From cyberbullying to social networking, each year Insafe aims to be at the forefront of emerging online issues and chooses a topic reflecting current concerns. This year we are focusing on connecting generations, as we invite people of all ages from very young children to parents and grandparents to “discover the digital world together… safely”.

eSafety Kit for families

Based on the printed ‘family toolkit’, the online eSafety Kit provides a fun interactive environment for families to work together on understanding online safety issues and risks, and developing rules and guidelines together. With sections on security, communication, cyberbullying and entertainment, and including various tips, downloads and links, children and young people can explore key online safety messages. Additionally, sections for parents and teachers provide a range of downloadable resources for use in the home or the classroom.

• Access the resource (in all 10 languages). The online kit also contains links to download the printed version.

Guide for parents: Education and new media

Originally produced by the Italian Safer Internet Centre, and subsequently translated into English by the Insafe network, this guide recognises the need to appreciate and promote the full potential of new technology in the lives of our children, while not underestimating the risks involved. It is intended as not just a simple technical advice kit but, above all, an educational guide from which parents can gain a clearer sense of the importance of their role.

• Download the guide.