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The biggest problem on the internet – according to young men
A new survey out today from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reveals what young men consider to be the greatest…
Online Safety…and all that jazz!
As the dust settles on another school year, we reflect on what it is that makes Online Safety Live so…
Mandatory age verification to view online pornography
Yesterday the Digital Minister Matt Hancock signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act 2017 which achieved Royal Assent…
New Online Safety Guides for professionals working with children
New tailored online safety guides for professionals working with children, including social workers, healthcare professionals, residential care settings and governors/trustees.
IWF’s role in using technology to create a safer global internet
In June the IWF policy team attended the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Free internet safety resources for parents
With the summer holidays fast approaching we look at some of the tools parents can use to help their children…
New research highlight looks at the impact of online pornography on children and young people
The highlight looks at research commissioned by the NSPCC and Children’s Commissioner (OCC) for England.
Help shape research into sexting among young people
We are asking schools and 11-18s to take part in our surveys to help us gain a better understanding of…
2017 Childnet Film Competition winners announced
Yesterday was the Childnet Film competition 2017 Finalists’ event! The event was attended by 43 young people and over 40…
Today is the Childnet Film Competition finalists' event!
Today is the Childnet Film Competition finalists’ event! This is where we will be celebrating the amazing work of the competition finalists and announcing…
How to follow the Childnet Film Competition finalists' event
Childnet’s 8th annual Film Competition will be held on Monday 3rd July. This year the theme of the competition is ‘be the change’,…
Key things to remember when helping your child set up a new profile
Setting up a profile on a new site or game can seem like a daunting task. So what is important to…