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26 May 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Fake News: 4 quick checks

Tips for young people about identifying fact from fiction

25 May 2017 UK SIC

Fake news and critical thinking

Last week’s discussions with Safer Internet Centres from across Europe about fake news and media literacy education.

24 May 2017 UK SIC

Opportunity for Primary educators to develop the new Internet Matters app

Internet Matters offer a free tablet app for parents to help have these discussions and are now looking to develop…

22 May 2017 UK SIC

Reporting concerns to Facebook

Our advice for anyone concerned about how to report content on Facebook and where to go for other advice and support.

17 May 2017 Becca Cawthorne

WannaCry ransomware – the importance of data security

Andrew Williams, Online Safety Consultant and resident data protection expert offers a guide on ransomware and how SWGfL’s 360 Data can help protect…

16 May 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Latest Childnet Film Competition news

With less than a month to go until entries for the Childnet Film Competition close, we look at some of the fantastic prizes…

12 May 2017 UK SIC

Advice for Foster Carers this Foster Care fortnight

Foster Care fortnight is from Monday 8th to Sunday 21st May, we look at some FAQ’s and resources for Foster…

11 May 2017 UK SIC

From sexting to school improvement: new research

The Evidence Group of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety has today published two new Research Highlights, adding to…

11 May 2017 UK SIC

Internet Watch Foundation named twice in the 2017 Digital Leaders List

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), partners in the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been nominated twice for the Digital Leaders…

4 May 2017 UK SIC

Become a Childnet Youth Ambassador

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, has an exciting opportunity for young people to become Youth Ambassadors. 

28 April 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Net Aware update from the NSPCC

The NSPCC have just launched a refreshed Net Aware site.

26 April 2017 Becca Cawthorne

5 things teens want parents to know

What do parents and carers need to know about young people’s digital lives? The Childnet Digital Leaders shared their views.