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SWGfL publishes new GDPR guidance for schools and colleges
In preparation for new GDPR legislation, SWGfL has published advice and guidance for schools and colleges when it comes to managing personal data.
IWF publishes latest Annual Report to reveal online child abuse imagery up by a third
Figures released today by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), show a 37% increase in child sexual abuse URLs, with 65% hosted in…
The impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health
The UK Safer Internet Centre has responded to The Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into the impact of social media…
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.
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.
Impact of Safer Internet Day 2018
Safer Internet Day reached more children, young people, parents and carers than ever before.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…