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Talking to young people about Persuasive Design
It can be hard to talk to young people about the time they spend online. In this blog we look at…
What technology do schools need to be part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme?
The Childnet Digital Leaders Programme is youth-led and designed to empower young people to educate their peers, parents and teachers about online safety. Here…
India’s Online IWF Portal passes milestone of 1000 Reports
Indian internet users have taken the message about reporting disturbing imagery of child sexual abuse to heart, after figures from…
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…