About the Cybersurvey

What is it?

Schools can now sign up for 2021
The Cybersurvey is one of the richest databases of young people's views on digital life. Created by  Youthworks in 2008, this annual survey explores what it's like growing up in a digital world. 53,000+ young people have taken part. It is regularly modernised but retains core questions for trend watching. It's an essential tool for any school, college, academy chain or local authority with a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people. Use it to inform your practice and staff training. We will provide briefings, infographics and resources to use in school with young people, staff and parents.

What we study

We use what young people tell us about their experiences online to improve their digital lives. To do this we share what we have learned through reports, workshops, books, research and training for teachers and children's services.
We've looked at:
  • Sexting, 
  • Gambling 
  • Meeting up
  • Cyberbullying
  • Emotional health 
  • Harmful content
  • Time spent online
  • Changes over time
  • Lockdown life 2020
  • High risk situations 
  • Teens' views of online       safety education
  • Online life for vulnerable children
  • Parental advice and support
We are interested in the role of parents, schools and care settings.

Research

The Cybersurvey Research Partnership is led by Dr Aiman El Asam, Associate Professor, Forensic Psychology, University of Kingston, London.
Publications:

Children's Services for a Digital World. A qualitative study into current procedures and online risk amongst service users. Children and Youth Services Review, 2020.

 Human-Computer Interaction, 2018.

The “Glaring Gap”: practitioner experiences of integrating the digital lives of vulnerable young people into practice in England. Information, Communication and Society. 



Report for policy makers and front line services:

UKCIS has formed a working group on vulnerable children, taking steps to address these concerns.

With our colleague Professor Cathy Street we have written a chapter in  'Young People, Social Inclusion and Digitalisation'. for The Youth Partnership of the Council of Europe. 2021

We offer

Quality

We offer services of the highest quality and are happy to design bespoke surveys, consider new questions and ways to make our Cybersurvey up to date and relevant.  Safeguarding alerts are sent direct to the client if we are concerned about any respondent.

Efficiency

We use efficient procedures and we meet deadlines.  Surveys can be completed online, on tablets and on mobiles.
Want to look in depth at one aspect? No problem. We can drill down to find nuggets and insights. Concerned about an issue? Tell us, we will take a look at it.

Fair Prices

Commission the Cybersurvey for your local area, academy chain or cluster of schools and you will receive value for money and personal service. Individual schools and FE Colleges may also undertake it. We can serve chains of care settings or faith groups. Any questions? Get in touch.