Target group
Young people
‘Beyond heart-breaking’ abuse as predators groom children to film siblings and friends
A new IWF study indicates internet sex predators are manipulating children to record their own sexual abuse, and that of…
TikTok Incorporates New Comment Features
TikTok has included two new features to help creators filter out comments as well as encouraging users to reconsider posting…
PlayStation 5 – Parental Controls and Security Settings
This blog looks at some of the features that are available for PlayStation 5 including parental controls and certain restrictions…
UKSIC Reviews Filtering and Monitoring Definitions
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has reviewed its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions and is publishing these as a draft for…
Cameras On or Off? – Important Questions Answered by the POSH helpline.
The POSH helpline discuss educator’s key considerations around keeping cameras on or off during remote learning. Find out some key…
How to enter Film Competition 2021 in 5 simple steps
Unleash your filmmaking skills and help other young people separate fact from fiction online.
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…
What is Omegle? Key things parents and carers need to know
Recently we have noticed a lot of conversations about the website ‘Omegle’, and we know parents and carers may have also heard…
Snapchat’s New Safety Resources Launch in The UK
In the run up to Safer Internet Day, Snapchat launched new resources looking at safety within the app. Find out about…
And the Film Competition 2021 award goes to…you?
Today the 12th Childnet Film Competition is officially launched – and is once again open to all schools and youth groups across…
Safer Internet Day 2021 – bigger than ever as millions take part in global celebrations
Will Gardner OBE, a Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, reflects on the huge success of Safer Internet Day 2021
Young people ‘go live’ for Safer Internet Day broadcast
Young people were at the heart of Safer Internet Day 2021 – in schools, at home, and even during the live event…