What is… Zoom? A guide for parents and carers 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. 27 May 2020
New features on Instagram – including challenges and restricting comments 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...18 May 2020
The Revised Childnet Film Competition 2020 – Home education during COVID-19 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...23 April 2020
New videos to use at home with 6-9 year olds looking at online safety We are pleased to introduce our newest, free, video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks. 22 April 2020
New parental controls launched on Netflix 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 09 April 2020
What is…Houseparty? A guide for parents and carers 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. 30 March 2020
The UK Safer Internet Centre Family Summer Challenge 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,...18 July 2019
A parent’s guide to Apex Legends In this blog we are giving guidance to parents and carers about Apex Legends looking at what the game is and some of the key things to be aware of. 25 April 2019
Young people tell us parental confidence in online safeguards might be misguided 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...15 April 2019
From Stories to posts: How to spot advertising on Instagram From bloggers and ‘Instagram stars’ to celebrities, we share our top tips for being a critical thinker when it comes to advertising on Instagram. 19 March 2019