social media

Advice for professionals about the so-called '48 hour missing challenge'

Thu 19 October 2017

Advice for professionals concerned about media reports of the latest social media challenge.

Polls and voting in Instagram Stories

Wed 18 October 2017

Instagram has unveiled its latest update to Stories. Users can now share polls to measure the opinions of their followers as they vote on questions.
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Childnet Digital Leaders mark the launch of Facebook partnership at 'House of Us' event

Tue 17 October 2017

The ’House of Us’ event in London is a two-day immersive online safety exhibition showcasing youth voice online as well as the impact of cyberbullying on young people’s lives.
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Facebook announces new partnership with the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme

Mon 16 October 2017

Childnet is teaming up with Facebook and the Diana Award to deliver a project that will see thousands of young people across the UK trained as peer educators.
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Government publishes Internet Safety Strategy Green Paper

Wed 11 October 2017

Today the Government has published a consultation that will help shape the UK’s strategies around online safety.
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Top Tips for encouraging mental wellbeing in the workplace

Tue 10 October 2017

To recognise World World Mental Health Day, Ben Bolton, Digital Resilience Research Lead at SWGfL offers his top tips on how education settings can make sure their workforce receive the support they need to thrive.

Privacy settings on Instagram – what do they mean?

Wed 04 October 2017

From default settings to private profiles, we look at privacy on Instagram.
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Register as a Safer Internet Day 2018 supporter

Tue 03 October 2017

Get involved in Safer Internet Day 2018 with new campaign toolkit and supporter registration!
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Children’s Commissioner looks at young people’s rights on social media

Mon 02 October 2017

Young people’s online rights explained in new social media guides for young people

Helpline founder shortlisted for Hero award

Mon 02 October 2017

Laura Higgins, Operations Manager for SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been shortlisted for the 'Hero of the Year' awards at the Women in IT Excellence Awards