9 October 2020 Andy Robinson

Government says new online harms legislation is expected to be ready next year

MPs have called for guarantees on funding to make the internet a safer place as the Government says new online…

15 March 2017 Becca Cawthorne

WhatsApp reinvent their Status feature

​The messaging service WhatsApp has recently launched a new update that sees a move towards photo and video sharing as a main…

22 May 2019 Helen Cole

Hack online hate with the SELMA Toolkit

The SELMA Toolkit is an interactive set of tools and materials to support young people to understand what hate speech is,…

10 March 2017 UK SIC

FOI report reveals growing trend in Child Sexual Abuse imagery

David Wright, a director in the UK Safer Internet Centre, writes on the growing trend in Child Sexual Abuse imagery. 

30 August 2018 Andy Robinson

Talking to young people about Persuasive Design

It can be hard to talk to young people about the time they spend online. In this blog we look at…

2 November 2018 Becca Cawthorne

What is TikTok? Looking at the latest lip-syncing app

The app allows users to create and upload videos, remix existing videos using in-built editing tools, and also to view and comment on…

6 August 2018 Becca Cawthorne

Privacy settings on Instagram – answering some FAQs

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Instagram and the privacy…

17 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

6 Tips for having a conversation with your child about cyberbullying

As Anti-Bullying Week comes to a close it is important to continue the conversations and messages that were highlighted during…

24 February 2021 Becca Cawthorne

LGBT+ History Month: Why is the internet important for LGBT+ young people and what can parents and carers do to help them stay safe?

Childnet celebrates five reasons the internet is an important space for LGBT+ young people to explore their identity and five things parents…

23 July 2020 Becca Cawthorne

Help your children to have a safe and happy time online this summer holiday

Children and young people across the UK are getting ready to have more free time as the summer holidays get…