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Becca Cawthorne

4 September 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Get back to school ready with these online safety resources

As the start of term grows ever closer, we look at some of the free resources available to help you…

8 August 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Answering parents commonly asked online safety questions

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, give advice for parents and carers, answering some of the questions parents most…

6 August 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Privacy settings on Instagram – answering some FAQs

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Instagram and the privacy…

31 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Why do some apps ask for my age?

In this blog we look at age restriction, specifically why some apps may ask for your age or date of…

23 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Questions on Instagram: looking at the latest feature

In this blog we look at Instagram questions, and the things to be aware of whilst using this feature. 

19 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Staying safe online in the summer holidays – advice for parents and carers

In this blog we look at the ways in which parents and carers can help keep their children safe as…

10 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

A reintroduction to the IWF – looking at the important work they do

The IWF (Internet Watch Foundation), which makes up one third of the UK Safer Internet Centre, is a leading organisation…

6 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

“But everyone else is playing it!” – How do I decide if a game is right for my child?

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, give advice for parents and carers, looking at the ways in which you…

27 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Meet the Childnet Film Competition Finalists 2018

We are delighted to announce the 6 schools who have been shortlisted as finalists and who will see their films…

21 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Online challenges and peer pressure

Advice for parents and carers to help start a conversation with young people about the risks associated with online challenges.

20 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

IWF’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford becomes President of INHOPE

The Internet Watch Foundation’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford has become the next President of INHOPE 

13 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Stand up to bullying day – Free resources for teachers

Today The Diana Award are inviting schools, organisations and individuals to get involved in Stand Up to Bullying Day