Britain Asks Schools to Apply Internet Filters to Prevent Student Radicalisation

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Education Secretary for State, Nicky Morgan, has announced that every school in the UK now has the responsibility to apply internet filters and teach children about online safety in accordance to the government’s plan to better protect pupils from exploitation and radicalisation.

The secretary’s office has also offered parents a handbook on social media detailing “conversation prompts” regarding the ways to discuss cyberbullying and other online dangers with their children. The pamphlet adds that parents should make sure geo-location is disabled on their children’s phone apps and to stay cautious that their apparent online friends might be hiding their true identities. These fresh set of instructions have come in response to an apparent policy loopholes in protecting children from threats online, especially in light of growing number of children being targeted by Islamist extremists who use the internet to brainwash teenagers into radicalisation.

In her remarks, Mrs Morgan explained that “as a parent I’ve seen just what an important role the internet can play in children’s education. But it can also bring risks, which is why we must do everything we can to help children stay safe online – at school and at home.”  She revealed that “this includes ensuring young people know how to use the internet responsibly and that parents and teachers have the right measures in place to keep children safe from exploitation or radicalisation.” Furthermore, Mrs Morgan entailed that “these measures are delivering on the government’s commitment to keep children safe from harm, as well as providing helpful support and information for professionals and parents so we are all equipped to help protect children in this digital age.”