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Online challenges – advice for parents

Advice for parents about how to talk to young people about the issues raised by online challenges.

Staying safe online in the summer holidays

With the summer holidays fast approaching children and young people will have more free time to spend with friends, family…

A guide to monitoring

All schools need to have “appropriate” levels of monitoring and filtering in place. This blog looks at what this means and what…

Reporting within Snapchat stories

Snapchat has recently made it easier for users to report content. A new safety feature on the app allows users to…

SWGfL unveils new and improved 360 Degree Safe

360 Degree Safe just got better. How SWGfL’s award-winning online safety self-review tool has undergone a major upgrade, making it…

Thriving or surviving – Technology's role in mental wellbeing

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at how supportive online communities can empower young people to tackle mental illness…

How to spot advertising on Instagram

Following the news that celebrities in the USA have been warned over their sponsored content we look at how you…

Parenting in a digital age: Privacy and parents – the digital disconnect

Opinions can vary around online privacy for young people, but what are their expectations and how do they compare to those of their…

Parenting in a digital age: Is removing access a solution?

Restricting young people’s online access in the home can be a real bone of contention. But is setting a deadline…

How are age ratings for apps and games rated?

Most people in the UK are familiar with age ratings for films, but what about when it comes to games…

Parenting in a digital age: What are the benefits for my child of using technology?

We are now witnessing the first generation of kids growing up who can whizz their way around a tablet before they can talk…

StopLookListen17: Prevent and respond to cyberbullying

Improve your school or organisation’s approach to cyberbullying this National Safeguarding Mont