Target group

Parents and carers

6 December 2024 UK SIC

The X Checklist – Privacy and Security Settings

The X Checklist is a practical guide designed to help individuals manage their X profiles and maintain a secure, positive…

18 November 2024 UK SIC

StopNCII.org Wins UK IT Industry Award for Charity Project of the Year

This recognition celebrates StopNCII.org’s exceptional work in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.

29 October 2024 UK SIC

Join the UK Safer Internet Centre for Stakeholder Events in Wales and Scotland!

Stakeholders in Wales and Scotland are invited to join the UK Safer Internet Centre for two pivotal stakeholder events, as…

20 September 2024 Beverley Thornton

Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram

Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, while also offering parents increased…

19 September 2024 UK SIC

Report reveals the current state of online safety in schools across England

The latest 360 Degree Safe report on online safety in English schools reveals a surprising and concerning slowdown in progress.

27 August 2024 Beverley Thornton

Top Tips for Reporting Harmful Content Online

Learn about the top tips SWGfL's Report Harmful Content has for anyone reporting harmful content.

15 August 2024 Beverley Thornton

Virtual Reality: A Brief Guide

VR games have become increasingly popular, find out about some of the benefits and considerations.

9 August 2024 UK SIC

Ofcom releases research into AI generated content

New research by Ofcom shows the growing impact of AI-generated content on young people and adults.

30 July 2024 Beverley Thornton

New Synthetic Media Hub Launched by SWGfL

SWGfL have launched a new Synthetic Media Hub to help people learn about synthetic media and access advice and support…

3 July 2024 UK SIC

Snapchat includes new features to protect against sextortion

Snapchat has announced some new features aimed to support users against sextortion and other online harms.

11 June 2024 UK SIC

New cyber security data reveals the impact of attacks on schools

71% of secondary schools experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year, in contrast to 52% of primary…

3 June 2024 UK SIC

My child is gaming with strangers – what should I do?

In this blog, Childnet Education Officer Georgia offers advice about gaming and chat within games.