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23 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

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. 

20 July 2018 Andy Robinson

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…

19 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

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…

13 July 2018 Andy Robinson

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…

10 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

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…

6 July 2018 Becca Cawthorne

“But everyone else is playing it!” – How do I decide if a game is right for my child?

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, give advice for parents and carers, looking at the ways in which you…

3 July 2018 Andy Robinson

Young people create award winning online safety films

Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet and a Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, looks at the success of the Childnet…

27 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Meet the Childnet Film Competition Finalists 2018

We are delighted to announce the 6 schools who have been shortlisted as finalists and who will see their films…

26 June 2018 Andy Robinson

Young People Urged to Help Tackle Online Hate

As part of a new project aimed at tackling online hate, SWGfL is looking for young people in the UK aged…

21 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Online challenges and peer pressure

Advice for parents and carers to help start a conversation with young people about the risks associated with online challenges.

21 June 2018 Andy Robinson

SWGfL publishes report into What Causes Young People Upset Online

SWGfL has today (Thursday 21 June) published a report that explores ‘What Causes Young People Upset Online’ – the second…

20 June 2018 Becca Cawthorne

IWF’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford becomes President of INHOPE

The Internet Watch Foundation’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford has become the next President of INHOPE