The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that ways of connecting online are more important than ever, with Zoom being an increasingly popular option for many young people.
Instagram have launched new features in their Latest update on the app. These features include ways for users to have more control over comments on their posts, and a new feature within stories where users can ‘challenge’ each other. This blog takes a closer look at these new features.
As schools remain closed, we know that many families are looking for projects they can do that are fun, educational and that children can do independently. To help with this we have redesigned the Childnet Film Competition for 2020.
Netflix have launched an update to their parental controls. This blog looks at these new controls, and how parents and carers can use them with their family
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.
The UK Safer Internet Centre has summer activity suggestions for your family (for all ages) along 6 themes – one for each week of the holidays! Put together by SWGfL a partner in the Centre, they are designed to help your family have fun this summer.
With a focus on families, our latest report explores the use of technology in the home and compares the perspectives of parents with those of young people. The report found that 60% of young people know how to bypass at least some internet safety restrictions in the home.
