Audience
Parents and carers
New videos to use at home with 6-9 year olds looking at online safety
We are pleased to introduce our newest, free, video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks.
IWF launches a ground-breaking podcast series – Pixels from a Crime Scene
Speaking in the first episode, Chief Constable Simon Bailey QPM, The National Police Chief’s Council lead on child protection, has…
New parental controls launched on Netflix
Netflix have launched an update to their parental controls. This blog looks at these new controls, and how parents and…
A parents guide to Call of Duty: Warzone
In this blog we are giving guidance to parents about Warzone, looking at what the game is and highlighting some of…
What is…Houseparty? A guide for parents and carers
Houseparty is an app that many young people are using to stay in touch with their peers and play games…
IWF Warning During Coronavirus Outbreak
The Internet Watch Foundation warns that, with schools being forced to shut, there is an increased risk of children being…
Keeping children happy and safe online during COVID-19
As UK schools close, or run at a limited capacity as a result of COVID-19, we know that parents and carers are having to…
Find out more about Digiduck for World Book Day 2020
For World Book Day 2020, we asked author and creator Lindsay Buck about the books.
SWGfL unveils new Roblox and TikTok checklists
This Safer Internet Day we launched our two most recent checklists for the popular online gaming platform Roblox, and the mobile video…
IWF launches #Every5Minutes: a campaign against child sexual abuse images online
The Internet Watch Foundation (​IWF), a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, launches #Every5Minutes, a campaign developed around the…
Supporting young people with SEND online – New hot topic
A new hot topic, from UK Safer Internet Centre partner Childnet, is designed for parents and carers of young people with Special Educational Needs…
Safer Internet Day 2020 – bigger than ever – as millions take part in global celebration
Will Gardner OBE, a Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, reflects on the huge success of Safer Internet Day 2020.