Online challenges and peer pressure

Thu 21 June 2018

Advice for parents and carers to help start a conversation with young people about the risks associated with online challenges.

SWGfL publishes report into What Causes Young People Upset Online

Thu 21 June 2018

SWGfL has today (Thursday 21 June) published a report that explores 'What Causes Young People Upset Online' - the second in a series titled: 'Young People, Internet Use and Wellbeing'
screen time, peer abuse

IWF’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford becomes President of INHOPE

Wed 20 June 2018

The Internet Watch Foundation’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford has become the next President of INHOPE

New website launched to help tackle Online Hate Speech

Fri 15 June 2018

Today marks the launch of the SELMA (Social and Emotional Learning for Mutual Awareness) website.
online hate

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018: Revised Guidance for Teachers

Thu 14 June 2018

SWGFL, a partner on the UK Safer Internet Centre, look at the revised 'Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance, highlighting the main changes and what they mean for teachers.
Safeguarding, Education

Stand up to bullying day – Free resources for teachers

Wed 13 June 2018

Today The Diana Award are inviting schools, organisations and individuals to get involved in Stand Up to Bullying Day
parent and child on laptop

Sharenting: how am I adding to my child’s digital footprint?

Tue 12 June 2018

Advice for parents and carers, looking at the type of information you might put online about your child, how this can be hidden in photos, and how you are contributing to their digital footprint.

Social Media and the Age of Consent

Thu 07 June 2018

We’ve all seen a lot of emails recently seeking our ‘consent’, here UKSIC Director David Wright looks at what it means for young people and their use of social media.
social media, consent

What happens if I unfollow someone on Instagram?

Fri 01 June 2018

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, explore what happens if you unfollow someone on Instagram; and what you can do if you discover someone has unfollowed you.

Schools, Fake Accounts and RIPAs - advice from the POSH Helpline

Thu 24 May 2018

In this blog The Professionals Online Safety Helpline look at what to do about fake accounts on social media.
POSH Helpline