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Online safety films to watch with your child
In this blog we look at some online safety films which may be useful for you to watch with your…
Teachers’ role in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme
Whilst young people are leading the way in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme, this blog looks at the important role…
Safer Internet Day 2019 – Save the Date, Tuesday 5th February
Safer Internet Day (SID)2019 which will take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019, with the global theme of ‘Together for a better…
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…
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…
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…
Government announces new UK Council to improve Online Safety
​The UK Government has announced it is expanding the scope of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) to help improve…
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.
More parents worry about bad language online than grooming or child sexual exploitation
A new Mumsnet and Gransnet survey for the Internet Watch Foundation (a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre) has…
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…
IWF scoops 20th Anniversary ISPA Award
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which is one third of the UK Safer Internet Centre, has won the 20th Anniversary Award 2018…
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…