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…
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…