Will Gardner, CEO and Elie Proffitt, Education and Youth Engagement Manager - Childnet International
Childnet International is a charity working to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
We work directly with children and young people from the ages of 3 to 18, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals. We hear first- hand the real experiences and concerns for young people’s lives online, as well as sharing safety advice and delivering educational workshops.
We are part of the UK Safer Internet Centre and in this role we organise Safer Internet Day in the UK every year, and we have recently released a range of resources supporting schools to tackle online sexual harassment among children.
At the heart of all our work is the belief that when used properly the internet is a wonderfully positive tool for children and young people. We strive to take a balanced approach, making sure that we promote the positive opportunities, as well as responding to the risks and equipping children and young people to deal with them.