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Meet the 2019 Childnet Film Competition Finalists!
After reviewing entries from each country in the UK, we are delighted to announce the six finalists for the 10th annual Childnet Film…
Internet charity work recognised as ‘exceptional’ with prestigious award
The Internet Watch Foundation, a partner in the UK safer Internet Centre, honoured for its child protection in cyberspace
IWF’s participation at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
The IWF has spent two weeks at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). It was set up because of serious concerns that…
Cyberbullying advice for parents and carers
In this blog we look at the things that parents and carers can do to support a young person who…
What is cyberbullying and what can I do about it?
In this blog we give some useful advice about the things you can do if someone is bullying you (or…
Should young people be left to their own devices at school?
Should young people be allowed to bring their own devices into school? Some schools ban; some schools allow; and some…
Hack online hate with the SELMA Toolkit
The SELMA Toolkit is an interactive set of tools and materials to support young people to understand what hate speech is,…
Consultation now Open: Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring for Education Settings
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has reviewed its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions and is publishing these as a draft for…
Introducing the Childnet Film Competition Judges
Entries for the Childnet Film Competition close on Monday 10th June, so with less than one month left to enter we look at some of…
Childhood lasts a lifetime
On 25 April the IWF launched ‘Once upon a year’, their 2018 Annual Report. Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE DL hosted the…
Well-Being Tips for Teachers
Research shows that 69% of teachers are stressed at work and people are leaving the profession at a faster rate…