Schools invited to enter competition to tackle Online Hate

Thu 13 September 2018

Schools across Europe are being invited to take part in a competition aimed at tackling the issue of online hate speech.
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UKSIC partner IWF launches new portal in Zambia

Tue 11 September 2018

Zambia and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) are launching a public reporting system to remove child sexual abuse imagery online.
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Childnet launch new website to showcase Digital Leaders across the country

Thu 06 September 2018

To coincide with the start of the new school year Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, have launched a new Digital Leaders website, https://digital-leaders.childnet.com.

Get back to school ready with these online safety resources

Tue 04 September 2018

As the start of term grows ever closer, we look at some of the free resources available to help you to get back to school ready!

Back to School: Social Media advice for teachers from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline

Fri 31 August 2018

In this blog, Kat Tremlett – Professionals Online Safety Helpline Practitioner, looks at some of the key questions posed by teachers about how to manage the growing role of social media.
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Talking to young people about Persuasive Design

Thu 30 August 2018

It can be hard to talk to young people about the time they spend online. In this blog we look at the ways in which technology is designed to ensure it is as enticing as possible, and how to combat this through educating young people.

What technology do schools need to be part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme?

Fri 24 August 2018

The Childnet Digital Leaders Programme is youth-led and designed to empower young people to educate their peers, parents and teachers about online safety. Here Danielle Antha, Project Manager, explains what teachers need to get involved.

India’s Online IWF Portal passes milestone of 1000 Reports

Thu 23 August 2018

Indian internet users have taken the message about reporting disturbing imagery of child sexual abuse to heart, after figures from the IWF India Reporting Portal, reveal the 1000th report has just been made.
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Online safety films to watch with your child

Mon 20 August 2018

In this blog we look at some online safety films which may be useful for you to watch with your child, to engage them in various aspects of online safety education.
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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.
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