Safer Internet Day 2014 Youth Event

On the 11th February 2014, 7 young people took part in the Safer Internet Day youth panel event at Microsoft after visiting 10 Downing Street.

The youth panel discussed what steps the UK has taken to create a better internet, and what more could be done to ensure that young people use technology creatively, responsibly and safely.

Number 10

The youth panel visited Number 10 in the morning of Safer Internet Day to share their thoughts with the Prime Minister’s special adviser.

Event at Microsoft

Later that day, they joined a panel of seven young people aged 13-15 years old.

With speakers including:

Helen Grant MP

Beth Tweddle, Olympic gymnast and Dancing on Ice star

Hugh Milward, Director of Corporate Affairs, Microsoft 

Paul Whiteing, CEO, PhonepayPlus