Video Conferencing for Children: Safeguarding and Privacy Overview

Mon 06 April 2020

Ever considered how your personal data is protected? How children's data is considered by the platforms? If there are minimum age requirements?
Video Conferencing, Safeguarding, privacy

SWGfL Donate Anonymous Reporting Tool Whisper to all Schools Across the Nation

Fri 03 April 2020

In light of the school closures due to COVID-19, our partners at the SWGfL are offering our support to schools across the nation by donating Whisper to all new schools whilst closures are in effect.
anonymous reporting

A parents guide to Call of Duty: Warzone

Thu 02 April 2020

In this blog we are giving guidance to parents about Warzone, looking at what the game is and highlighting some of the things to be aware of.

What is…Houseparty? A guide for parents and carers

Mon 30 March 2020

Houseparty is an app that many young people are using to stay in touch with their peers and play games during the school closures and lockdowns of COVID-19.

IWF Warning During Coronavirus Outbreak

Fri 27 March 2020

The Internet Watch Foundation warns that, with schools being forced to shut, there is an increased risk of children being groomed and coerced online.

Keeping children happy and safe online during COVID-19

Wed 25 March 2020

As UK schools close, or run at a limited capacity as a result of COVID-19, we know that parents and carers are having to manage their child’s use of technology and help them learn remotely. This can feel overwhelming, but we are here to help!

Working Remotely? - Advice for Professionals & Parents from POSH & RHC

Tue 24 March 2020

As UK schools close, or run at a limited capacity as a result of COVID-19, we know managing a child’s use of technology and helping them learn remotely can feel overwhelming, but we are here to help!

Coronavirus - UKSIC Services Update

Mon 23 March 2020

All partners within the UK Safer Internet Centre are taking the necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our amazing staff in light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak. We have activities in place to ensure all of our products and services are continuing to work to support you.

Advice on Safe Remote Learning amidst Coronavirus

Fri 13 March 2020

Considering how we can use connectivity and devices to sustain education in these unusual days.

10 years of 360 Degree Safe

Thu 12 March 2020

This analysis of data from 360 Degree Safe draws from the self-review data of more than 11,000 schools across the country.