Online Safety Live kicks off

Tue 19 September 2017

This coming year Online Safety Live will see more than 40 events delivered right across the UK, each providing delegates with all the latest online safety information, research, resources and tools within the two hour session.

Back to School - Top tips for supporting young people in the new academic year

Mon 18 September 2017

Amid the mayhem of the new academic year, here are some top tips from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline when considering young people's mental wellbeing.
Rise Above for Schools Programme

PHE launches Rise Above for Schools programme

Fri 15 September 2017

Public Health England (PHE) has a new set of PSHE resources, called Rise Above for Schools, to support secondary school teachers when promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience among young people aged 11 to 16.
well-being, lesson plans

What is a Snapchat streak?

Fri 15 September 2017

Snapchat is an app that is hugely popular among young people. The app allows users to send photos and videos to their contacts and create ‘streaks’. But what does this mean?

NSPCC publish report into young people’s use of online services

Thu 14 September 2017

The NSPCC Net Aware Report 2017: “Freedom to express myself safely” aims to provide a snapshot of young people’s online lives.

The real cost of online gaming

Tue 12 September 2017

With more online games and apps offering rewards in exchange for increased play time or money, we take a look at the real cost of online gaming.
gaming, screen time
Young person seeking help from teacher

Free cyberbullying resources for teachers

Mon 11 September 2017

Following research by YoungMinds and The Children’s Society, we look at some resources that teachers can use to talk to their students about cyberbullying.

Keeping your account secure on Instagram

Mon 04 September 2017

Following reports that a large number of Instagram accounts have been hacked, we look at some ways that you can help keep your Instagram account secure.
parents, young people

Livestreaming - New Hot Topic for young people

Thu 31 August 2017

Top tips for young people wanting to watch livestreams or ‘go live’ themselves.

Livestreaming - top tips from young people

Wed 23 August 2017

Our latest research into livestreaming habits among young people found that over 1 in 10 8-17 year olds have ‘gone live’. We asked a group of our Childnet Digital Leaders about their experiences of livestreaming and their top tips for other young people.