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New website launched to help tackle Online Hate Speech
Today marks the launch of the SELMA (Social and Emotional Learning for Mutual Awareness) website.
Stand up to bullying day – Free resources for teachers
Today The Diana Award are inviting schools, organisations and individuals to get involved in Stand Up to Bullying Day
Sharenting: how am I adding to my child’s digital footprint?
Advice for parents and carers, looking at the type of information you might put online about your child, how this…
Social Media and the Age of Consent
We’ve all seen a lot of emails recently seeking our ‘consent’, here UKSIC Director David Wright looks at what it…
What happens if I unfollow someone on Instagram?
Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, explore what happens if you unfollow someone on Instagram; and what you can…
Schools, Fake Accounts and RIPAs – advice from the POSH Helpline
In this blog The Professionals Online Safety Helpline look at what to do about fake accounts on social media.
Staying safe online whilst livestreaming – advice for parents and carers
UK Safer Internet Centre Director Will Gardner looks at the IWF’s latest livestreaming research and gives advice to parents and carers.
A parent’s guide to YouTube Restricted Mode
In this blog we explore the safety feature ‘Restricted Mode’ on YouTube; looking at how it works and some things…
Having an open and honest conversation about online safety – 5 questions for parents
In this blog from Childnet, a Partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, Education Officer Phoebe looks at the ways you can start a…
YouTube announce new parental controls for YouTube Kids
Google have announced that it will add more parental controls to its YouTube Kids app.
Age Restrictions on Social Media Services
This blog looks at what age restrictions are in place across the most popular social media services, why they exist…
Professionals Online Safety Helpline update: (January – March 2018)
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline provides free support to members of the children’s workforce in the UK with an online safety concern.…