New national inquiry into ‘disturbing’ rise of ‘self-generated’ child sexual abuse material
A National inquiry into “disturbing” increases in self-generated child sexual abuse images has been launched amid warnings of online communities…
Millions of children will face worsening online abuse unless Government acts now to plug Brexit funding blackhole, experts warn
Industry leaders, police, and politicians have signed an open letter urging the Government to replace vital funding to keep children…
Teachers and school staff, across UK, facing ‘burnout’ because of online harassment and ‘bullying’ from pupils
A new report will highlight how hundreds of people working with young people could be facing mental health issues as…
Looking at the benefits of Project Evolve
The new sign up allows schools to access all the free resources for their own learning development at the click of…
Over 100 organisations and schools register as Safer Internet Day Supporters!
From schools to police forces, over 100 organisations across the UK have pledged their support for Safer Internet Day 2021!
SWGfL Talk Online Safety in Podcast Series
Our partners at SWGfL continue to record informative and regular podcasts on a variety of topics around online safety. Find…
Game-changing IWF chatbot to target people trying to access child sexual abuse online
The End Violence Fund has announced the funding grant for the new Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reThink chatbot which the charity has…
Black inventors and pioneers who have influenced the way we use the internet and technology today
October is UK Black History Month. As part of Childnet’s recognition of Black History Month, we wanted to recognise some of the Black individuals…
Free Online Safety Events Return Virtually
Our partners at SWGfL have now brought Online Safety Lives onto virtual platforms. Book your free session today!
Looking out for friends online this World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2020) we have created a list of what to do if you are…
Government says new online harms legislation is expected to be ready next year
MPs have called for guarantees on funding to make the internet a safer place as the Government says new online…
Project Evolve – The Future of Digital Education
Ken Corish, the Online Safety Director at SWGfL as well as the creator of ProjectEVOLVE talks about how essential this digital…