Finland leads the world in media literacy
Since 2013, it’s been a national priority, built into school curricula from early years to university, backed by law, and supported by Finnish public institutions.
Kids learn to spot disinformation, question sources, and navigate media safely.
Teachers, adults, and even seniors have access to free tools, national campaigns like #MediaLiteracyWeek, and resources that build critical thinking for the digital age.
Finland isn’t reacting to digital threats, it’s preparing a resilient population.
This is what the UK should be doing.
Media literacy isn’t optional anymore. It’s national infrastructure.
This article is more than 5 years old, and shows just how far behind we are.