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Welcome to media literacy at Ofcom. We hope you find the information and links on these pages useful.

• About Ofcom and media literacy
  A quick guide to Ofcom and media literacy with news of upcoming events and initiatives.
• Communications - Safety and Security
  Here you will find links to guidance from various organisations on using the internet and other communications technologies safely.
• Understanding the media & communications technology
  Here you will find guides to different communications technologies, information on digital switchover and also details on Ofcom's industry and market research.
• Media Literacy Publications, Research and Event Reports
  Media Literacy Publications from Ofcom and other organisations, including research findings and event reports.
• Ofcom's Strategy and Priorities for the Promotion of Media Literacy - A statement
• The Media Literacy Audit
  Publications from the media literacy audit including reports, datasets and questionnaires
• Digital Inclusion Initiatives
  Here you will find information on a range of initiatives from organisations promoting digital inclusion including Community Media schemes
• Associate Parliamentary Media Literacy Group
  Information on the Associate Parliamentary Media Literacy Group, for which Ofcom provides secretariat support
• The Byron Review
  Further information and how to submit evidence to the review
• Media literacy education resources
  Links to media literacy resources and organisations promoting media literacy in the UK and abroad.
• Lifeblood of democracy? Learning about broadcast news
  Published 12|02|08
• International Media Literacy Research Forum conference
  May 14-16 2008

How can I find out more?

If you want to know more or want us to update you on our work with media literacy please contact us at media.literacy@ofcom.org.uk

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