Childnet Digital Leaders

Teachers’ role in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme

Tue 14 August 2018

Whilst young people are leading the way in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme, this blog looks at the important role that teachers play too.
digital leaders

Safer Internet Day 2019 – Save the Date, Tuesday 5th February

Mon 13 August 2018

Safer Internet Day (SID)2019 which will take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019, with the global theme of ‘Together for a better internet’.
Safer Internet Day

Answering parents commonly asked online safety questions

Wed 08 August 2018

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, give advice for parents and carers, answering some of the questions parents most frequently ask about online safety.

Privacy settings on Instagram - answering some FAQs

Mon 06 August 2018

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Instagram and the privacy settings that are available on the app.

Why do some apps ask for my age?

Tue 31 July 2018

In this blog we look at age restriction, specifically why some apps may ask for your age or date of birth.

Government announces new UK Council to improve Online Safety

Mon 30 July 2018

​The UK Government has announced it is expanding the scope of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) to help improve online safety for everyone.
UKCISS, internet safety strategy

Questions on Instagram: looking at the latest feature

Mon 23 July 2018

In this blog we look at Instagram questions, and the things to be aware of whilst using this feature.

More parents worry about bad language online than grooming or child sexual exploitation

Fri 20 July 2018

A new Mumsnet and Gransnet survey for the Internet Watch Foundation (a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre) has uncovered the top concerns of parents and grandparents when it comes to children’s internet use.
abuse, grooming
teenager on tablet

Staying safe online in the summer holidays – advice for parents and carers

Thu 19 July 2018

In this blog we look at the ways in which parents and carers can help keep their children safe as they start to spend more time online.

From Gaming to Safeguarding concerns: An update from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline (April – June 2018)

Thu 19 July 2018

The Professionals Online Safety Helpline provides free support to members of the children's workforce in the UK with an online safety concern. In this blog Kat Tremlett, Helpline Practitioner, offers an insight into the type of cases the helpline has been dealing with over the last 3 months.
harmful content, gaming, Professional online safety helpline