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11 April 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Picture This – drama resource about sexting Updated for 2018

Educators can now access the updated version of our educational resource looking at issues around sexting.

10 April 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Safer Internet Day 2018 reaches 45% of young people in the UK

The Safer Internet Day 2018 Impact Report has been published by the UK Safer Internet Centre.

10 April 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Impact of Safer Internet Day 2018

Safer Internet Day reached more children, young people, parents and carers than ever before.

9 April 2018 Andy Robinson

Exploring Education for a Connected World: Online Relationships

Ken Corish, Online Safety Director for SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, takes an in-depth look at the new…

5 April 2018 Becca Cawthorne

38% of teachers aware of sexual harassment among pupils

This week NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union published research into pupil wellbeing, mental health and experiences of sexual harassment.

3 April 2018 Becca Cawthorne

A closer look at the Childnet Film Competition

As part of Childnet’s work in the UK Safer Internet Centre, we recently launched the Childnet Film Competition 2018. 

29 March 2018 UK SIC

Facebook – Privacy checks and third party apps

In the wake of news about Cambridge Analytica and Facebook, many people are considering how their personal data is used…

27 March 2018 Becca Cawthorne

New research highlights – looking at digital relationships

The UKCCIS Evidence Group have launched two new Research Highlights summarising recent research from the UK Safer Internet Centre and Childnet International looking at digital relationships…

23 March 2018 UK SIC

Primary school teacher writes about the Childnet Digital Leaders who are making a difference in his school

Dan Everest who runs the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme at King’s Ely Junior School gives his tips on being a group leader and shares…

21 March 2018 Becca Cawthorne

A parents guide to Fortnite: Battle Royale

In this blog we are giving guidance to parents about Fortnite, looking at what the game is and some of…

15 March 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Reporting on Snapchat – answering some frequently asked questions

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about reporting on Snapchat.