Young people across the UK are set to be given tips on how to stay safe online following an initiative delivered by Tech She Can in partnership with the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT).
Children from schools across the country will be taking part in a live lesson on Safer Internet Day, which will help keep children safe online and includes expertise from Minecraft Education.
The session is delivered by qualified teachers and will see pupils explore how to stay safe when gaming and using AI, as well as learning more about careers in tech and online safety.
Last year saw more than 65,000 young people across the UK join the lessons, and this year is expected to be equally busy, with multiple sessions running across the day. New for 2026 is a live assembly for KS1 children.
Dr Kevin P Stenson, Director at the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust said: “We are delighted to once again be partnering with Tech She Can on Safer Internet Day as a route to increasing the number and diversity of young people pursuing STEM subjects post 16+ and entering tech careers.
“Technology is a powerful tool to support learning and creativity, and we want to help young people to develop the digital literacy and critical thinking their future careers will require, whilst empowering them to do so safely and responsibly
“Children aged 8–14 spend almost three hours online every day on phones, tablets and computers and this increases as children get older*.
“Games console use is also another way that young people spend time online and that’s why we’re including gaming as part of the lesson this year.”
RAFCT is based in Gloucestershire and is powered by the world’s largest military airshow, the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) which is hosted at RAF Fairford.
It aims to inspire young people from 5 to 25 to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology, and to promote the RAF.
The reach afforded to RAFCT by RIAT puts it in a unique position to bring together the defence, aviation and technology sectors with charities and other organisations working to bring the world of STEM, aviation and space to life for young people.
Becky Patel, Head of Education and Learning at Tech She Can said: “As technology becomes an everyday part of young people’s lives, it’s vital they feel confident and safe online.
“Our partnership with the RAF Charitable Trust allows us to reach thousands of children with engaging, teacher-led lessons that encourage responsible online behaviour, digital skills, and inspire all children, no matter background, to see a future for themselves in tech. “By combining expert-led teaching with real-world examples and inspiring career pathways, these live lessons empower children to use technology safely and responsibly, while showing them that a future in tech is both achievable and exciting.”
