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‘Beyond heart-breaking’ abuse as predators groom children to film siblings and friends
A new IWF study indicates internet sex predators are manipulating children to record their own sexual abuse, and that of…
TikTok Incorporates New Comment Features
TikTok has included two new features to help creators filter out comments as well as encouraging users to reconsider posting…
Young people’s views on reporting online harms
Research shows that young people are more likely to block someone behaving inappropriately than report them.
PlayStation 5 – Parental Controls and Security Settings
This blog looks at some of the features that are available for PlayStation 5 including parental controls and certain restrictions…
Celebrate World Book Day with our recommended reads for young people!
It’s World Book Day 2021 and Childnet have some fantastic, recommended reading for primary-aged children.
UKSIC Reviews Filtering and Monitoring Definitions
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has reviewed its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions and is publishing these as a draft for…
Cameras On or Off? – Important Questions Answered by the POSH helpline.
The POSH helpline discuss educator’s key considerations around keeping cameras on or off during remote learning. Find out some key…
How to enter Film Competition 2021 in 5 simple steps
Unleash your filmmaking skills and help other young people separate fact from fiction online.
New IWF campaign kicks off to boost internet safety in Uganda and Zambia
A major new campaign kicks off which will see the IWF, along with Facebook and telecommunications giant MTN, boost awareness of its…
LGBT+ History Month: Why is the internet important for LGBT+ young people and what can parents and carers do to help them stay safe?
Childnet celebrates five reasons the internet is an important space for LGBT+ young people to explore their identity and five things parents…
Book Your Place For Free Virtual Online Safety Live Events
Online Safety Live events are still happening virtually throughout the UK. Find out in this blog what events are coming…
What is Omegle? Key things parents and carers need to know
Recently we have noticed a lot of conversations about the website ‘Omegle’, and we know parents and carers may have also heard…