Childnet turns 20!

Safer Internet Day 2010 will see the launch of a new toolkit of internet safety resources for secondary teachers. The Know IT All for Secondary toolkit has been developed to provide secondary school teachers with clear and practical resources covering key issues relating to developing young people’s skills in keeping safe online as well as equipping them to deal with risks. This comprehensive resource has been developed by children’s charity Childnet International, with the support of the TDA and the UK Council for Child Internet Safety and Becta.

On World Autism Awareness Day, Childnet announces plans to develop a new online safety project to support learners on the Autistic Spectrum.

Our Education Projects Officer, Lindsay Buck, is running the London Marathon this month to raise money for Childnet. We spoke to Lindsay about here preparation for running the marathon and why she chose to support the work that we do here at Childnet.

Have you registered as a Safer Internet Day 2021 supporter yet? There are just three days remaining!

Childnet today hosted a reception in the Strangers Dining Room in the House of Commons, to celebrate the inclusion at the voice of youth at the Internet Governance Forum. Hosted by Rt. Hon Alun Michael, the event included 26 children and young people from Guernsey, Liverpool, London, Devon and Plymouth representing the 1,500 plus children and young people engaged with over the project. The youth delegates were given the opportunity to mingle with and talk to MPs and representatives from the online services that they use including Google, Club Penguin, MySpace, Skype and Facebook. The event was covered by Radio 4 who spoke with many of the young people.

As we continue work on our new online safety project to support learners on the Autistic Spectrum, our education team head to Leicester.

Gaming consoles can be a great way for young people to creatively interact and engage with their friends and families. We look at the Nintendo Switch console to help parents ensure that their children are using the device safely and responsibly.

For Safer Internet Day we have created a range of resources for those working with children and young people, including tailored resources for those working with 7-11 year olds.

Take a trip to our virtual Childnet Book Bus!

A generous donation from Club Penguin is helping boost Childnet International’s internet safety education efforts. The donation has allowed Childnet to recruit an additional Education Officer who will expand the work to promote safe and responsible use of the Internet with children and young people around the UK. The support from Club Penguin will also enable Childnet to translate some of Childnet’s key educational content for children into French.

Campaign by BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media launches today to help raise awareness about online safety among parents.

We are delighted to announce the first of our judges for the 2017 Childnet Film Competition, David Austin, Chief Executive of the BBFC.

Children and young people across the UK are getting ready to have more free time as the summer holidays get into full swing. After a period of home learning and a busy year at school, we look at the ways in which parents and carers can help keep their children safe in the online world.

As original members of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS), Childnet were pleased to take part in the UKCCIS Summit and to contribute to the launch of the first UK Child Internet Safety Strategy.

We need to talk about how children use technology, as well as how much.

We are delighted to announce that the second of our Childnet Film Competition judges is Joanna van der Meer, a Film Tutor and Family Learning Programmer at BFI Southbank.

We have recently created a brand new resource for organisations working with children and young people online, this blog takes a closer look at this resource.

On December 4th, Childnet International’s Know IT All for Primary Schools, supported and funded by BECTA, the TDA and UKCCIS, was named as the overall winner of the MEDEA Awards 2009 by Maruja Gutierrez-Diaz, Advisor to the Director of the Lifelong Learning Programme, European Commission during a well-attended reception in Berlin.

Facebook launches Bullying Prevention Hub in the UK to help teens, families and schools to prevent and respond to cyberbullying.

As Christmas approaches there are plenty of new gadgets that parents and carers may be thinking about buying for their children. But before you wrap up your presents, have you checked out the safety features?

During lockdown over 130 young people across the UK got creative and made short films to inspire their peers to stay safe online and make the most of the internet. In this blog, we take a closer look at these films and the young people who created them.

‘BookTok’ is a popular hashtag on the social media app TikTok. #BookTok currently has approximately 145.9 billion views. The tag is used as a label for lots of different video types uploaded to the app. In this post, we will answer some of the questions that parents and carers may have about BookTok and share […]

As the pinnacle of the Youth IGF Project, Childnet attended the IGF 2009 in Sharm-el-Sheikh to share the thoughts and opinions on Internet Governance of young people in the UK with the other delegates, alongside running a workshop on Internet Governance and activating and listening to the voice of young people.

Our very own Communications Officer, Laura Jennings, will be walking 25K as part of the Thames Path Challenge to raise money for Childnet.  We spoke to Laura about her love of walking, why she’s fundraising for Childnet and how she plans to train.

As one of three charities in the UK Safer Internet Centre we will be exploring the power of image in digital youth culture this Safer Internet Day.

The UK Safer Internet Centre comprising three leading child protection charities, is taking on a “vital” new role which will help cement children’s online safety at the heart of Government policy.

Liam McLear and Alex Everett, Childnet Youth IGF Project participants, both from Uffculme Secondary school in Devon, have been selected as delegates for the first ever IGF Youth Camp, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as part of this year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

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The story of Smartie the penguin has long been a popular way of educating young children about how to stay safe online and reinforce the message for children to tell an adult if anything worries them online.

The impact of the Digital Leaders Programme on young people’s online behaviours, confidence, knowledge and wellbeing as well as whole school impact

In this blog, Saamya from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s residential in October.

In Sydney, Childnet CEO Will Gardner and Chris Chapman, Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority, launched the Australian version of the Let's Fight IT Together  film today. This award-winning resource has been adapted for Australian needs and is being made available free to all schools in Australia.

The Internet Watch Foundation's annual report reveals that new tactics have led to a 137% increase in identified child sexual abuse imagery last year.

Today, the Diana Award are calling on young people, schools and wider to get involved in Kindness Day 2017!

During lockdown over 130 young people across the UK got creative and made short films to inspire their peers to make the most of the internet and be safe online.

Kevin Franklin is using pedal power to promote online safety and raise funds for Childnet.

Following the July launch of Know IT All for Primary Schools by Professor Tanya Byron, Childnet has teamed with Crick Software and Widgit Software, and are delighted to announce the availability of new resources on the KIA website designed to support those with special educational need and reinforcing the e-safety messages contained within Know IT All for Primary schools.

'Friendly WiFi' scheme aims to keep children and young people safe from viewing inappropriate material when logged into publicWiFi.

Recently we had the pleasure of hosting one of our Digital Leaders on work experience here at Childnet. We found out what Darcie enjoyed about her time at Childnet, and what she learnt from the experience.

The government response to the Online Harms White Paper consultation has been published today, this outlines the government’s plans to make the internet a safer place.

Snapchat's new Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot called "My AI" helps users with various tasks through their messaging section in the app.

Childnet were awarded the Nominet Best Practice Award in the category of ‘Personal Safety Online’ for the new KidSMART website at the 2009 Nominet Best Practice Challenge Award Ceremony held last night.

Top tips for young people about the new livestreaming app.

65 young people aged 11-18 years who are part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme have taken part in a consultation to share their views about the Government’s upcoming Internet Safety Strategy.

To help your preparations, we have come up with five festive tips for parents and carers when giving technology gifts this Christmas…

Child psychologist, Professor Tanya Byron, is launching a new set of resources called ‘Know IT All for primary teachers’ to help schools keep children safe online.

All you need to know about this years new PhoneBrain Category within the Childnet Film Competition 2015.

Teaching union NASUWT has released the findings from its latest survey into social media abuse and misuse within schools. The survey looked at social media use within the last 12 months.

Today, Childnet have launched the new and updated STAR SEND Toolkit. This is an extensive teaching toolkit to equip, enable and empower educators with the relevant knowledge they need to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

Childnet has published its Annual Review 2008, outlining the work of Childnet over the past 2 years and setting targets for the future. Some of the highlights include helping to establish and develop an internet safety programme in Egypt, the sharing and adaptation of resources for use in Australia, New Zealand and a range of other countries, as well as working with and producing educational resources for the new UK Council for Child Internet Safety, and throughout all of this and more, keeping children and young people at the heart of Childnet’s work.

All the pictures from last nights event celebrating 20 years of Childnet's work.

In 2016 we released a blog, the parents’ guide to Pokémon GO, which looked at the benefits and risks of the global phenomenon that is the Pokémon GO game, along with our tips for using it safely. However, with the introduction of 80 new Pokémon, Pokémon GO is growing in popularity once more. We look at the latest updates to the game and what these mean for young people who want to catch them all.

To help schools, youth groups, police services, libraries, and wider run fun and engaging activities for Safer Internet Day we have created a range of resources for those working with children and young people, including tailored resources for those working with 3-7 year olds.

Childnet International has unveiled a new logo designed to support the Youth IGF Project. The vibrant logo has been designed to accompany the project and Childnet’s outreach in this area and will feature on the soon to be launched Youth IGF Project YouTube channel.

To mark two decades working in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children, we’ve produced a special 20th anniversary report.

We found out about Catherine McAllister's role at the BBC and what her top tips for making a winning entry are.

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.

Childnet International has recently been awarded funding from Nominet Trust to support Childnet’s Youth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Project. The project will provide young people with a chance to voice their opinions on the four main themes of the IGF; openness, access, security and diversity as they relate to the Internet, in response to criticisms that there had been little involvement of young people in the debate at the IGF.

Childnet CEO, Will Gardner, reflects on Childnet's history and shares his aims for the future.

What do parents and carers need to know about young people’s digital lives? Our Childnet Digital Leaders shared their views.

For World Book Day 2020, we asked author and creator Lindsay Buck about the books.

A new book, 'Children's Champion' written by Lynda Neilands has been published, telling the story of Nigel's life. Nigel achieved so many things in his life, and one of them was being the visionary who saw the need for Childnet International, the energy and wisdom to establish this organisation, and provided inspirational leadership as CEO for the first 7 years of the charity's life, before he went on to become the first Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland.

The UK Government is seeking responses to its consultation into the issue of age verification for pornography.

We are delighted to announce the six finalists of the Childnet Film Competition! The finalists come from around the UK and will find out where they have placed in their categories at the finalists event in BFI London on the 3rd of July.

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!

Childnet is opposed to Meta’s move to make Messenger conversations end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), as well as the intention to make the same step to Instagram direct messaging. The intention was outlined by Meta several years ago and it is controversial, even though E2EE services are popular, valued and provide high levels of privacy to their […]

Childnet are thrilled to announce the launch of the new updated KidSMART website for children aged 7 upwards. www.kidsmart.org.uk is part of a range of new eSafety resources being launched by Childnet International to coincide with Safer Internet Day on 10th February 2009.

Help your pupils ‘shine online’ by entering the Childnet Film Competition 2016!

In May we ran a competition for children to redesign the front cover of our popular children’s book Digiduck’s Big Decision. We were really impressed with the entries and had over 40 ‘new’ front covers submitted!

This world book day we are delighted to share our new online safety themed learning to read book, ‘Aimee and the tablet’. This book has been created as part of Collins’s Big Cat series.

To coincide with the international Safer Internet Day, children's internet charity Childnet International is premiering a new set of education E-safety resources for Primary schools. The interactive resources have been designed to empower all school employees at Primary level to better understand, tackle and teach e-safety issues to children.

3 practical lesson plans on the topics of sexting, safe social networking and cyberbullying aims to help deaf young people aged 11-16 to stay safe online

Digital Charter will ensure the UK is the safest place in the world to be online

We hope you enjoy these films as much as we do, and hope they provide you with inspiration for your own entries to the 2020 competition!

Childnet's networkers got 2009 off to a strong and positive start, meeting in early January and covering a full agenda. The session held in Childnet's offices welcomed three new members who were quickly integrated into the team and whizzed by in a blur of fun, work and pizza. After considering and then designing their digital footprints, the networkers set to work in small groups focusing on a range of Childnet projects, sharing their thoughts and experience, before sharing their net-wisdom on film.

'Creating a Better Internet for All' report reveals 1 in 4 (25%) of 13-18s have shown support online to girls/women in the last year.

Today Snapchat introduced a new feature, the ‘Snap Map’. This location based map allows users to see where in the country their Snapchat contacts are, as well as seeing location based photos and videos.

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Instagram and the privacy settings that are available on the app.

In this blog post, Stan McCoy, President & Managing Director of MPA EMEA, delves into the profound significance of this partnership.

Childnet were proud winners of the BETT Award for E-safety at the 11th annual prestigious BETT Awards. Organised and managed by Emap, Becta and BESA (The British Educational Suppliers Association), the annual BETT Awards aim to recognise, reward and celebrate ICT excellence within the education sector by honouring outstanding resources and learning solutions developed by educational suppliers. Entries to the BETT Awards are judged by over 50 education professionals to ensure a fair and meticulous process.

Help raise money for The Breck Foundation by pledging to stay off all technology on the 17th March 2016

The internet often plays a huge part in many young people’s daily activities; allowing them to communicate freely with others and share information with ease via messaging apps, social media and gaming networks.

Childnet is delighted to announce the launch of new resources for our STAR SEN toolkit for supporting young people with special educational needs.

Childnet is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Gardner as the organisation’s new CEO following an external recruitment process.

Advice for schools from the UK Safer Internet Centre and SWGfL about responding to sexting incidents.

With less than one week to go until entries for the Childnet Film Competition close we look at what you need to do to submit your entries.

You can help with a final push before Safer Internet Day on the 11th of February!

In conjunction with ‘11 MILLION Takeover Day’, Childnet swapped the board room for the ‘Immersive Theatre’ and the ‘Creative Lab’ at the Futurefocus rooms in the heart of Westminster, trading Childnet staff for Childnet networkers - twelve energetic and enthusiastic young people itching to share their thoughts on the Internet.

Not everyone online has good intentions.  Here's our advice to help young people if someone online makes them feel uncomfortable or asks them to do things that they do not wish to do online.

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2017 Childnet Film Competition! The standard of entries this year has been very high and the judges now have the very difficult task of deciding on this year’s finalists!

Monday is your last chance to register as a supporter and showcase how you are getting involved. Simply complete our online registration form and you will be displayed on the Safer Internet Day supporter’s map!

In this blog, Maryam from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s second call, and their plan for the future.

Childnet has responded to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform’s consultation document regarding options to address illicit Peer-to-Peer (P2P) sharing, drawing on Childnet’s experience in this area.

Partners in the UK Safer Internet Centre, the SWGfL, share the results of the 360 Degree Safe UK Schools Online Safety Policy and Practice Assessment 2015

Well done to the Ashperton Primary School Digital Leaders who have created a funny and informative puppet show on the importance of not sharing your personal information online!

Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and we are so excited about the huge range of activities that will be taking place up and down the country to celebrate!

Parents and carers play an important role in guiding young people to recognise and respond to online bullying. Cyberbullying often happens on personal devices that young people have continuous access to. This means it can happen anywhere and at any time, so it can feel like it’s hard to escape. Here we give carers some […]

Childnet is pleased to support the IWF awareness day which aims to raise public awareness of the IWF 'Hotline' and of the IWF's work minimising the availability of illegal online content, in partnership with the internet industry and the police.

Help your children avoid accidentally spending money on in-app purchases this Christmas with our advice for buying new devices

Having discussions with children is a key part of helping them to stay safe online, both in and out of the classroom. Internet Matters offer a free tablet app for parents to help have these discussions and are now looking to develop an app to support educators discuss online safety with children.

Research finds that being online is both liberating and limiting for children

Childnet International is delighted to announce that the Know IT All for parents CDRom is available again – all 1 million copies of the earlier version were ordered and distributed in less than 6 months – and it has been updated to include fresh content on new and significant issues including social networking, cyberbullying and reporting. The summary of this award winning resource is now available in 9 languages with the inclusion of Welsh in this version in addition to new British Sign Language content for children.

According to figures published this week by the Health and Social Care Information Centre, around twice as many girls (19 per cent) than boys (10 per cent) reported being a victim of cyberbullying in 2014.

Hannah Broadbent, Deputy Director at Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, reports back on last week’s discussions with Safer Internet Centres from across Europe about fake news and media literacy education.

Will Gardner OBE, a Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, reflects on the huge success of Safer Internet Day 2020.

Childnet International provided written and oral to the Culture Media and Sport Committee on harmful content on the Internet, and has welcomed today’s publication of the Committee’s report on this matter and the attention that the publication of this report will bring to the safety of children and young people online.

The UK Safer Internet Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the Safer Internet Day Education Packs for primary age children (3-11 years), secondary age children (11-19 years) and parents and carers.

Tips for young people about identifying fact from fiction

For Safer Internet Day 2020 we have worked with young people to develop a Young People’s Charter on how government can help make a more inclusive internet where everyone is #freetobe themselves.

The internet is a valuable resource for young people. They can use it to learn, connect with friends and family, and explore their interests and passions. However, spending time online also comes with potential risks, such as online scams

Harpenden-based Bluebeam Security LLP is preparing to undertake the Lyke Wake Challenge this Sunday, July 19th, to raise money for Childnet.

Some of Childnet's highlights from 2015, including Safer Internet Day, Childnet Film Competition and the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.

Online safety advice to help you keep your children safe during the summer holidays

Our new hot topic is designed for parents and carers of young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

Childnet’s award-winning Cyberbullying film, Lets Fight it Together , is now available as a DVD for schools to order free. This DVD, produced by Childnet for the Department for Children schools and Families in the UK (DCSF), is a practical resource to help schools, and the whole-school community, prevent and respond to cyberbullying. It is designed to challenge people to think about how they behave when using the internet and mobile technologies, the potential impact of cyberbullying, and ultimately to address and change unacceptable online activities thus helping to prevent young people and adults becoming victims or perpetrators of this behaviour.

As new research shows parents are struggling to control their children's screen use, we share our family agreement to help parents set clear expectations for positive and safe internet use.

A guest blog from two of our Digital Leaders schools; Brimsham Green School and Sunnyfields Primary. These school look at what they have achieved this year on the programme and look more closely at what it means to be a digital leader.

In this blog we will be taking a closer look at the resources which have been tailor made for parents to engage with their child about online issues.

Childnet launched today a global information campaign to explain the world of music downloading to teachers and parents worldwide. This updated pocket-sized guide, supported by Pro-music, the international alliance of music sector groups, will be distributed through schools and colleges, libraries, record stores, teaching portals and websites in 21 countries.

Find out more about how your school can get involved - including ideas from our education packs!

The Childnet Digital Leaders from Goffs School and St. Joan of Arc Primary school give their tops tips for young people to help them stay safe online this summer!

With less than two weeks to go until Safer Internet Day we have released a brand new social media pack to help you get involved on the 11th February. We also look at all of the things you can do in the next two weeks to help make Safer Internet Day 2020 the biggest yet.

See how your family can get stuck into Childnet's online safety activities before term starts next week!

For the last 5 months Childnet staff have been supporting a major Cyber-peace initiative in Egypt which aims to empower youth of any nation through ICT. The aim is for young people to become catalysts of change, to create safe and better futures for themselves and others, to address the root causes of conflict, to disseminate the culture of peace and to create international dialogues for a harmonious world. Using the internet safely and responsibly is an integral part of this ambitious international programme, and Childnet has been heavily involved as an Associate Partner of the programme with responsibility in running a special track on E-safety.

With your help we can spread the love on Safer Internet Day and encourage others to #shareaheart to promote respect and kindness online.

Yesterday the Digital Minister Matt Hancock signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act 2017 which achieved Royal Assent in April.

Childnet publish snapshot into children’s use and experiences of expiring content

Childnet gave evidence on Tuesday 26th February 2008 to the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee in response to their inquiry on Harmful Content on the Internet and in Video Games.

All the highlights from the UK Safer Internet Centres 2nd Twitter Q&A for schools held on the 12th January

From virtual reality to the latest advice: our updated guide will help parents and carers get to grips with their children’s online gaming

The UK Safer Internet Centre has launched top tips and advice pages especially for Safer Internet Day 2020.

Safer Internet day takes place on 12th February and Childnet is delighted to support and promote a range of activities being held on the day both in the UK and worldwide. To coincide with Safer Internet Day Childnet is launching a special interactive widget for children on the Childnet ‘Digizen’ website. The widget is designed to enable young people to express their wishes for their selves, their friends and their wider world and express their online citizenship values. Childnet’s youth panel gave advice on the types of wishes which young people can choose in designing their special widget, with choices including serious as well as fun statements.

Films for under-11s and 11-18s for Safer Internet Day 2016 focus on how young people can play their part for a better internet.

Last week the 2017 techUK annual dinner saw over 500 people from the UK tech industry, government and civil service come together for the evening.

Three years after Pokémon Go was released in the UK, the game’s creators have released a new game set in the magical world of Harry Potter.

Childnet attended BETT last week (9 – 12 January 2008), the world's leading educational information and communications technology (ICT) event, to showcase the new Know IT All resources for teachers and trainee teachers.

The website will offer advice for schools and parents about supporting children around the issues of extremism and radicalisation.

In this blog we look at what a day in the life of a School Relations and Administration Assistant would look like.

Earlier this year the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office published the Online Harms White Paper, outlining government proposals to make the internet a safer place.

As issues such as cyber-bullying and online grooming cause increasing concern, a new training resource – ’Know IT All’ for Trainees and Teachers – is launched today, designed to empower teachers and trainee teachers at secondary level to better understand, tackle and teach e-safety issues to children.

Childnet to host CPD training events in both London and Manchester to launch new guidance and resources for schools

Education Officer, Cliodhna, speaks about her experience hosting a workshop at the PSHE Association conference earlier this month.

Children and young people across the UK are getting ready to have more free time to spend with friends and family as the summer holidays get into full swing. In this blog we look at the ways in which parents and carers can help keep their children happy, creative and safe as they start to spend more time in the online world.

At the residential in October, the Childnet Youth Advisory Board developed ideas for a new educational resource tackling the issue of reliability online. In the latest blog, Maximilian reflects on the residential, talks through the board’s ideas, and how it feels to see the resource coming together.

Children online must be better protected from the opaque commercial practices on some of their favourite websites, says the latest research from the National Consumer Council (NCC), Childnet International and expert in marketing to children, Dr Agnes Nairn.

Our top tips on how to use film and filmmaking to educate young people about online safety this Safer Internet Day.

Find out how you can get involved in Stand Up to Bullying Day on the 5th July!

Four brave souls ran the 10K around Central London in support of Childnet on Sunday 21st July, and we’ve had a chat with some of them to find out a bit more about their stories.

Kevin Brennan MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary for Children, Young People and Families joined 140 guests at the National Cyberbullying Conference organized by Childnet international and the Department for Children Schools and Families. This second national conference looking at Cyberbullying was held at the Emirates Football Stadium conference centre in North London and delegates included representatives from schools, charities, Local Authorities, Local Children’s Safeguarding Boards as well as industry and academia.

This week the UK Safer Internet Centre have launched a number of new pages on the UK Safer Internet Centre which provide tips, advice and resources to help everyone get involved in Safer Internet Day.

Rayna Carruthers, 16 years old, speaks about her week-long work experience with Childnet

As a parent or carer, trying to understand your child’s online life can sometimes feel daunting. That is why our team of educational experts have created these hot topics with advice on how to handle some of the biggest issues young people face online.

Staff from Childnet today travelled to Malta to address a packed audience of 200 teachers at a day long E-Safety conference, promoting a positive message on the Whole-School Community approach to helping children and young people stay safe online. Childnet’s comprehensive range of resources developed in the UK, including an internet safety kit for students, safer internet resources for teachers, and a train the trainers programme were offered to the 200 Maltese teachers who attended the conference.

This Safer Internet Day make a pledge to do something that will help make the internet a better place

Help tackle bullying this Stand Up to Bullying Day with our top tips for young people.

Instagram is a site that we see a lot of parents and carers asking questions about, whether these are about age limits and reporting or what the latest ‘insta’ slang is. In this blog, we answer some of the burning questions you may have about Instagram.

At a packed ceremony in London on 11 October, Stephen Timms MP, the Minister of State for Competitiveness at the UK Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, presented Childnet International an award for ‘Know IT ALL for Parents’ in the much anticipated Nominet Best Practice Challenge 2007.

Join experts from POSH for a live Q&A on Safer Internet Day where they'll be answering your online safety questions

We’re delighted to announce that the UK Safer Internet Centre won the Safety Award at the 2016 ISPA Awards last night.

Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally on the 11th February 2020 with the theme: Together for a better internet.

Childnet International announced today the launch of important new guidance for schools to help them tackle the problems of cyberbullying. Part of the overall anti-bullying guidance called

Some of the highlights from the Safer Internet Day 2016 social media campaign.

Make your online experience more enjoyable with our tips for being safe and secure

To support educators for Safer Internet Day 2020, the UK Safer Internet Centre - official coordinators of the day in the UK - have created a range of new educational resources focusing on a brand new theme.

Stephen Carrick-Davies, Childnet’s CEO travelled this week to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt to speak at International Youth Forum “The Power of Youth for Peace”. The international event, which was organised by The Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement, brought together over 600 young people from 100 different countries to review how ICT could be better used in promoting and sustaining a culture of peace among young people.

The trailer for three short films launching in March that will provide educators with a practical approach to teach key online issues

Get ready for the summer holidays with our e-safety advice for parents

This week is Anti-Bullying Week, the yearly campaign organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This year the theme of the week is 'Change Starts With Us', inspiring young people and adults across the UK to make positive changes and out an end to bullying.

Palworld sold eight million units in the first six days of early access, and reached two million players on Steam, making it the second-highest played game of all time on the platform. 

Childnet International announced today that it would be assisting the The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) in holding two national conferences on cyberbullying this autumn. The first of these conferences will be on Tuesday 25th September 2007 and will include the launch of new cyberbullying guidance for schools which has been produced for the Department by Childnet International in close consultation with members of the DCSF Taskforce on Cyberbullying.

To inspire others to make kindness a daily practice this Random Acts of Kindness Day we share some of the amazing hearts you created for Safer Internet Day 2016

Read how our education sessions this academic year have been empowering parents and carers to talk to their child about staying safe online.

For Safer Internet Day 2020, we have created a range of educational resources that are designed for educators to deliver with young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored for use with 3-7 year olds.

Stephen Carrick-Davies, Childnet’s CEO travelled to Malaysia this week to speak at a special Knowledge Sharing Session on public awareness hosted by (ISC)2, Affiliated Local Interest Group (ALIG) and CyberSecurity Malaysia. The event served to launch the ESecurity.org.my website, which was unveiled by The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Malaysia, Y.B. Dato’ Kong Cho Ha.

Offical press release from The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) for the launch of new resources in partnership with Childnet to help deaf young people stay safe on the internet.

We're delighted to announce the winners of our seventh annual Film Competition, which invited children and young people to create a short film to showcase how they 'Shine Online'.

For Safer Internet Day 2020, we have created a range of educational resources which are designed for educators to deliver with young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored for use with 7-11 year olds.

Find out WhatsApp’s new features and how it can impact online safety. It's important to use WhatsApp safely and responsibly.

Children’s internet charity, Childnet International, announced today the publication of a research report entitled ‘E-safety: Evaluation of Key Stage 3 Materials for Initial Teacher Education’. The report details the work and findings from a four month research project undertaken by academics from leading initial teacher training institutes in England. The research which was initiated and co-ordinated by Childnet with funding from the Training and Development Agency for Schools and Microsoft, aimed to identify if and how e-safety education could be incorporated into the current initial teacher education.

Make a pledge to support the safeguarding Stop, Look and Listen Campaign on 29th February 2016.

For the summer holidays we've put together a playlist of video's which can be used to encourage young people to be kind to others online.

The resources for use with 14-18-year olds explores the theme of online identity and specifically how our identity is viewed online and used as a measure of our authenticity.

March 8th marks the annual celebration of International Women’s Day.

In this blog Judah Racham, Place2Be’s Programme Leader for Family Work, gives his tips for parents and carers on navigating online safety.

CEO gives key note speech at EUSUHM Congress 2007. Childnet’s Chief Executive, Stephen Carrick-Davies travelled to Tampere in Finland this week to give a keynote speech to health professionals at the European Union for School and University Health and Medicine (EUSUHM) congress.

Schools are invited to complete a survey to help the UK Safer Internet Centre understand the impact of Safer Internet Day

Hear what young people said about our education sessions and how this feedback is shaping our presentations.

We have updated some of our internet safety resources for parents and carers in time for the October half term! Our new suite of resources provides an insight into online safety for kids and can help your family to stay safe online.

We spoke with Childnet Digital Leaders about the online experience for young people of colour, sources of inspiration, and the importance of "allyship".

Childnet International today submitted and published its submission to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on Safer Internet and online technologies for children.

SID2017 will take place on 7th February 2017. Save the date and watch this space!

A collection of images from the 7th annual Childnet Film Competition that took place on the 18th July 2016

In this blog we are highlighting some of our key, free resources that address online safety issues with engaging video content.

Help your whole family to think about the importance of online safety this half term.

This week Childnet international made its submission to the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Agency’s Review of the Secondary curriculum, calling for greater emphasis on E-Safety.

Read our 4 example pledges and create your own for National Safeguarding Day 2016

Updated information for parents about Smart TVs and safety tools for social networking sites

Childnet has a limited-time offer when schools enrol on the Digital Leaders Programme together with booking an Education Visit.

The promotion of kindness is at the core of our values at Childnet, and it is essential that we put a stop to bullying whether online or offline.

Childnet is wanting to expand its Kidsmart School Activity Days programme to respond to the growing demand from both primary and secondary schools for Childnet staff to run sessions with their pupils, staff and parents. Using drama, films, interactive presentations and discussions with pupils, Childnet staff are able to showcase and help inspire students to use the internet positively but also to listen to and help pupils reflect on the safety issues surrounding internet.

Immerse yourself in the adventures of Digiduck and his pals on Thursday 3rd March.

Think you've got what it takes to create the official film for Anti-Bullying Week 2016?  Find out how you can get involved!

Parents and carers may have seen stories about loot boxes in the news in the last few weeks

Take a look at the fantastic prizes on offer for the schools, youth groups and individuals who triumph this year!

Childnet is proud to announce our collaboration with Galop on a project addressing the online issues that matter most to LGBT+ young people.  

Following on from the pilot training in November 2006, Childnet have trained a further 80 internet security experts from the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium [(ISC)²®], to deliver internet safety and security presentations to secondary school pupils in the UK.

Read how for the last 20 years we've worked in partnership with others around the world to create initiatives that bring about positive change.

Schools are invited to register now to join our innovative peer-to-peer education programme – now open to all UK primary and secondary schools.

The Campaign seeks to reduce online hate speech, racism, bullying and ridicule, and aiming to increase in peaceful communication online.

Childnet welcomes Safer Internet Day on 6th February 2007. This year Childnet staff will be joining others in London for the UK Safer Internet Day conference and running a workshop on cyber bullying at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre CEOP.

How the Youth IGF Project has given young people the platform on which to have their voices heard at the highest levels.

Schools and registered childcare providers in England and Wales are required to have appropriate filtering and monitoring systems in place from Monday 5th September 2016.

We are delighted to announce the start of Project deSHAME II! In this blog Maithreyi Rajeshkumar looks at the start of this new project, what it will cover and why it is needed.

Childnet announced today that its Jenny’s Story DVD resource which was originally launched in January 2005 has been updated and is now available from the Childnet office.

Mhairi Hill, a teacher from Ballyclare High School, explains how working with Childnet has empowered pupils to enjoy the benefits of technology.

We have updated our resource, Online Safety in the Computing Curriculum, giving these interactive guides a fresh face for the 2016/2017 academic year.

Research released this week by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has looked into pornography and the way that young people access it. The research found that more than half of young people had seen pornography online, including children as young as seven.

We’ve created a range of top tips for parents and carers to consider before new phones, tablets and consoles are unwrapped on December 25th.

Childnet Digital Champion Lauren was part of the prestigious judging line-up who selected this year’s big winners.

Childnet announced today the start of an important pilot programme to help teachers in their initial teacher training become aware of the e-safety issues relating to their pupils’ use of the internet in both the classroom and outside of the school.

Eleanor, 16, tells us about her experience of being involved in Safer Internet Day 2014, the Youth IGF Project and about what she got up to during a week of work experience at the Childnet office.

We’re delighted to welcome Tom as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with Tom to find out a bit more about what he’ll be doing here at Childnet.

Schools and organisations are now able to register as Safer Internet Day Supporters to share what they are doing for the day!

Childnet announced today that it has been awarded the contract by the Department for Education and Skills to research and provide guidance for schools on preventing and responding to cyberbullying. This first phase of this work will be carried out between January and April 2007.

How the Childnet Film Competition has empowered young people to educate their peers about staying safe online

We’re delighted that a team from Ernst and Young and the Home Office are taking on the Tough Mudder Challenge in support of Childnet. We caught up with Fraser Nicol from EY who shared why they’re facing the mud and ice to support Childnet’s work.

We can’t believe that there are only 4 months to go until Safer Internet Day 2020! In this blog we look at all of the things you can do now, as well as all of the great things you have to look forward to!

Childnet welcomes and supports the launch of PhoneBrain.co.uk, a new site designed to inform children and young people about premium rate services, which launches today 4th December. This site is particularly designed to informs children and make sure they know how to stay in control if they use these services and not run up big bills. The site was produced by ICSTIS the premium rate regulator, and Childnet helped to provide advice and help young people themselves have a say in the design and content of the site.

Celebrating Childnet's partnership with the SWGfL and the IWF and how together we've helped reach a quarter of young people in the UK through Safer Internet Day.

Stuck for ideas whilst planning your school’s e-safety activity? Our new e-safety calendar could help you out.

The 11th annual Childnet Film Competition is open to all schools and youth organisations across the UK.

When is too much screen time? Is there a perfect amount of screen time? Find out here!

Childnet International announced today the launch of its 2005/06 Annual Review which this year the charity has produced as an IMPACT report.   The document includes a summary of Childnet’s financial accounts for the last two years and highlights the work the organisation has completed in key areas including, working with young people, schools, parents, industry, law enforcement, as well as our impact internationally.

Childnet Chair, Tink Palmer, reflects on her time as a Childnet board member sharing some of her highlights from the last 9 years.

As the summer holiday draws to an end, why not harness children’s passion for technology to do something fun and creative with your family?

For Safer Internet Day 2020, we have created a range of educational resources which are designed for educators working with young people aged 3-18-years old, including specific resources for educators to use, helping them to make the most of the day and the resources available to them.

The Childnet Film Competition is back for 2022 and your school or youth group is invited to join the celebration of creativity, filmmaking and online safety knowledge.

Children’s internet safety organisation, Childnet International, today announced the launch of Know IT All for Parents aimed at helping parents better support their children’s positive and safe use of the internet. Commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills, the interactive CD ROM will be distributed to 100,000 families who, over the next two years, will receive a computer as part of the Government’s Computers for Pupils initiative.

Filming has started for our new educational multimedia resources for secondary schools funded by the Government Equalities Office and focusing on issues such as cyberbullying and peer pressure

Ahead of the next academic year, we share the impact of our staff training sessions.

To help you over the holidays, we've set out a few top tips to help keep your household safe online.

(ISC)² and Childnet International have joined forces to launch a pilot Internet Security Education Programme for pupils in the UK. Aimed at 11-13 year olds, the goal of the programme is to help pupils gain awareness of and understand the dangers of the Internet and implement safe and secure online practices. Internet safety presentations will be delivered free-of-charge by certified information security volunteers through (ISC)².

Next week is Anti-Bullying Week (16 - 20 November), coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance.  The theme is ‘Make a noise about bullying’ and there are lots of ways that you can get involved.

Childnet has worked together with the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) to develop new advice for schools and colleges about responding to sexting incidents and safeguarding young people.

With entries for the Childnet Film Competition closing on the 22nd June we take a closer look at what you have to do to enter.

Childnet have produced two new guides for parents and carers on ‘Searching the Internet’ and ‘Chatting online’ and child safety .

To help schools plan their Safer Internet Day activities, the UK Safer Internet Centre is running two Safer Internet Day Twitter Q&As!

Instagram have unveiled a new comment moderation tool, allowing users to flag key words they do not want appearing in the comments on their pictures.

We’ve launched the final film in our education video series, looking at all the ways you can be SMART with a heart online. The key message in this video is all about being kind and respectful to others online and there is a fun quiz at the end for children to do too!

We are thrilled to announce the exciting news that the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme has been shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards.

Take the Friend or Foe quiz on your mobile to see how much you know about mobile safety, and get free wallpapers for your phone.

Childnet events in Manchester and London during March will give schools practical strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying.

Have a look behind the scenes of the online platform for primary schools who are part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme!

Our impact report looks at the reach of Safer Internet Day 2020 and the positive impact that it had on children, young people, parents, carers, and teachers.

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To help schools educate young people about cyberbullying this Anti-Bullying Week we've put together a list of resources.

Updated in time for the new academic year, Captain Kara and her new SMART Crew give advice on how to stay SMART online.

Eshal is a 15 year old student and the lead researcher on a new study called “COVID-19: What does it mean for my family and I? A journey through the eyes of a child”. Eshal is also on the Childnet youth advisory board for Project deSHAME.

Childnet’s file-sharing guide distributed in 21 counties and now translated and launched in China. Childnet’s guide for Parents on P2P, File-sharing and Downloading issues was launched this week in Hong Kong by the IFPI and Government’s Intellectual Property Department. Since Childnet produced this guide last year, the safety advice leaflet has been re-produced and distributed in 21 countries with different language versions in Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish and Portuguese.

7 top tips to help young people deal with cyberbullying.

Childline’s new campaign, #ListenToYourSelfie, aims to help young people spot the signs of online abuse and grooming.

Zoom is a service that allows you to virtually meet other people online through video or audio-only calls. You can join these calls via laptops, tablets and mobile phones. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that ways of connecting online are more important than ever, with Zoom being an increasingly popular option.

Childnet International today announced the launch of its “Blogsafety” advice website and leaflet designed to help both parents, teachers and young people understand the new safety issues of Social Networking and Blogging sites.

Ofcom’s latest report, Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report, has revealed that the number of children believing everything they read on Google and social media sites has doubled.

Insafe have launched their annual back to school campaign on the Better Internet for Kids platform.

There is less than a week to get your entries in for the Childnet Film Competition. In this blog we look at the final things you have to do.

Childnet ran an intensive day’s training seminar for a group of local volunteers in Northern Ireland who are supporting parents and young people on how to use the internet safely and positively.

Ever wondered if all apps are ok to download or what in-app purchasing is?  Read our top tips and advice.

An opportunity to promote kindness and respect online – and encourage everyone to take action if they witness online hate.

The Black Lives Matter movement has shone a light on the injustices, inequality and systemic racism that Black people face in the world and in the UK, as well as how we can all do more to combat it.As an organisation our mission is to make the internet a safe and great place for children to be. We seek to be inclusive in our work, and serve all children, including the disadvantaged in society.

Independent evaluation of “Getting To Know IT ALL” volunteer programme highlights positive impact and suitable model to expand.

The Q&A was an opportunity for the UK Safer Internet Centre to share some of the amazing ideas from the schools that have registered as Safer Internet Day supporters and for schools to ask questions and share with each other what they have planned.

As one of three charities in the UK Safer Internet Centre we've been working on the launch of the brand new UK Safer Internet Centre Website!

There’s not long left to enter the Childnet Film Competition, and whilst we know you are working hard on your films why not find out more about our judges and what they are looking for in a winning film!

Featuring in the education pack for those aged 3-7 is our brand new online safety story, Hanni and the Magic Window!

Childnet International today announced the death of Nigel Williams, Childnet's founder and first CEO (1995-2003).

For World Autism Awareness Week we share details of the Childnet STAR Toolkit, our resource to assist teachers in educating their pupils with ASD about the internet and safeguarding them against online risks.

A team from Ernst and Young and the Home Office took on the Tough Mudder Challenge in support of Childnet earlier this month. Katharine, who was part of the team that took on the Mudder, has written this blog about her experience.

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.

Children’s internet charity, Childnet International, today announced the launch of its “SORTED” online guide – a major new resource produced entirely by young people for young people on the issues of internet security.

Aged 12 - 21? Have your say about cyberbullying by completing a European wide survey.

We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about reporting fake profiles for three of the most popular social media sites; Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. We hope this will help you if you should ever need to make a report.

We have just launched the latest of our free video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks.

There is still time for schools and youth groups to get involved in the Film Competition fun - don't miss out!

RAF Cosford’s Cyber Café has very generously donated £3,000 to Childnet International.

To help parents talk to their child about how to be a good friend to others we’ve pulled some resources you can use to start these conversations.

A new Research Highlight has been published by the Evidence Group of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety.

We have just launched the latest of our free video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks. This video focusses on what information is reliable online.

Childnet and Cisco Systems have successfully completed the pilot phase of their “Kidsmart” volunteering project, designed to help pupils in primary schools use the Internet safely. Childnet International employees and volunteers from Cisco Systems worked in partnership to teach over 1,000 pupils, across nine primary schools in the Tower Hamlets region of London.

The Childnet Education Team share the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions they get whilst delivering education sessions in schools

We are delighted to announce that Childnet’s CEO Will Gardner has been honoured with a Doctorate from the University of Suffolk.

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.

One winning film will be selected from each age group and will win £500 to spend on a spectacular filmmaking prize.

As a member of the Home Office Task Force on Child protection on the Internet, Childnet has contributed to a major Home Office education and awareness campaign promoting internet safety. The campaign includes high profile advertisements in the national press and a new dedicated website.

We know that young people play an important role in promoting kindness both online and offline and that’s why we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in Kindness Day on the 10th June!

Schools and organisations are now able to register as a Safer Internet Day supporter to share what they are doing for the day.

We’re delighted to welcome Charlie as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with Charlie to find out a bit more his new role here at Childnet.

To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Childnet have created a poster for you to download and print for free. The poster is designed to be displayed in the classroom or at home, and can be a great starting point for discussions about the experiences of LGBT+ young people online.

Nigel Williams, Childnet's founder and first CEO, has been awarded an international award for his “outstanding contribution with international impact to the awareness of social implications of information technology”, at the Institut d’Informatique, Namur, Belgium.

We're pleased to announce that the theme for Safer Internet Day 2017 is ‘Be the Change: Unite for a better internet’

Instagram have released a new tool which allows users to report when they’re concerned by something a friend has posted on the site. Instagram are hoping that this will make their platform a safer place for users.

We have just launched the latest of our free video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks.

Childnet is delighted to announce that the recently published Know IT All interactive CD-ROM for secondary schools, has been nominated for the UK Internet industry awards (The ISPAs ) in the category 'Developments in Online Safety'.

As we recruit for a new Despatch and Administration Assistant, Ellie shares a typical day in the role.

The inclusion of primary schools in the Digital Leaders Programme has led to the creation of a new platform. We are delighted to announce that this platform has now officially been launched!

Netflix have launched an update to their parental controls. Netflix have updated these settings to help families around the world get the most from their viewing experience, as well as allowing them to make decisions about what content is right for their family. This blog looks at these new controls, and how parents and carers can use them with their family.

We explain how important the blocking feature on X/Twitter is and how it can keep young people safe on social media.

We look back at how Childnet’s visits with schools across the UK have had a lasting impact over the years.

Childnet International and the National Crime Squad are pleased to announce the secondment of one of Childnet’s Project Managers, Helen Penn, to the new Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre for a 12 month period from 1st February 2006.

Today the Department for Education has published its revised statutory guidance; ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’

The London Grid for Learning, alongside the UK Safer Internet Centre, have designed new advice for keeping a professional reputation online.

At Childnet we monitor the latest online crazes, apps and games. Recently the game ‘Warzone’ was released, this is a free to download game which is part of the extremely popular Call of Duty Series. 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.

We recognise that the Blue tick had played an important role and been a key tool for social media users, including young people. The introduction of Twitter Blue raises a few immediate concerns relating to online safety.

Firstly to the Home Office and Scottish Executive consultation on the possession of extreme pornographic material. Childnet support the proposal in the consultation to make illegal the possession of extreme pornographic material. The production and publishing of such material is already illegal, and Childnet outline in the response why the possession of such material should also be made illegal.Childnet have also recently submitted a response to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Consultation on the Draft Safety Measures Notice for Mobile Chat Services.

Today a new report from the NSPCC, Children’s Commissioner for England and Middlesex University reveals the extent of young people’s exposure to online pornography and the impact this can have on their attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.

A roundup of some of the important internet safety discussions and events that have been happening in parliament in the last week.

We have just launched the latest of our free video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks. This video focusses on who young people should tell if something worries them online.

Childnet is pleased to announce the launch of the Know IT All Internet safety campaign aimed at secondary schools. This campaign which is a joint initiative with MSN UK, Microsoft and the Virtual Global Taskforce, consists of a pilot volunteer programme called Getting to Know IT All, and a teachers resource pack called Know IT All.

Last night we attended the awards ceremony of the Digital Leaders 100, where our Childnet Digital Leaders Programme was recognised for its innovative digital approach that empowers young people to take the lead in promoting the safe and positive use of technology in their school.

The UKCCIS Evidence Group's latest research highlight provides a summary of the results of an online questionnaire study conducted by the ISEC Project to examine police perceptions, practice and training related to online child sexual abuse.

Entries for the Childnet Film Competition close on Monday 22nd June, so with one month left to enter we look at some of the key things to know, including a sneak peek at this year’s judging panel!

Following on from the success of the Childnet publication “Children & Mobile Phones: an Agenda for Action”, Childnet’s Will Gardner has been invited to speak at a major international conference in Milan this week entitled ‘Mobile Adult Content’.

As we recruit for maternity cover, Clíodhna reflects on her time in her role and outlines a typical week in the Education team.

A group of Home Office Civil Service Fast Streamers entitled “The Fundamentals” put on a fantastic night of comedy with Reginald D Hunter headlining.

At Childnet we believe that all young people deserve Relationship and Sex Education that teaches them about healthy relationships and positive sexual health. Over the last few years we have been working on some resources to help schools cover RSE in relation to the online space.

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS, www.itu.int/wsis) is seeking to bridge the digital divide and build an inclusive information society in pursuit of the development goals of the Millenium Declaration. Childnet is working in partnership with other international NGOs to ensure that the WSIS process and any commitments that are made have a strong focus on children and ensuring children benefit from the incredible opportunities that technology has to offer them.

Shortlisted for their creative short films that inspire young people to #shineonline and use technology positively and safely, we are pleased to announce the finalists for this year's Childnet Film Competition.

This Anti-Bullying Week (14 -18th November) we will be using our #PowerforGood to help stop bullying.

We’re delighted to welcome Jess as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with Jess to find out a bit more her new role here at Childnet.

Members of staff from Childnet were pleased to be invited by one of their valued sponsors ‘Thales’ to help on their stand at the International Festival of the Sea in Portsmouth. The Festival is one of the largest maritime events in Europe, and hosts more than 200,000 visitors over 4 days.

360safe, created by the SWGfL as part of its work as the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been designed to support schools in assessing data protection risk and then giving clear guidance in steps to improve their performance.

Today was the first day of Anti Bullying Week, with the organisers Anti-Bullying Alliance asking people to use their Power for Good to help stop bullying.

Safer Internet Day is on 9th February 2021 and will be celebrated in the UK with the theme: An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world

Over the last few months Childnet has been working with the Ministry for Investment, Industry and IT in Malta to translate and adapt its Kidsmart Internet safety education programme. This has included translating the Kidsmart leaflets and distributing bulk quantities to every school in the country, running training for teachers and child care specialists on Internet safety issues, and advising on a forthcoming national Internet safety campaign.

Following a successful pilot the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme will be open to primary schools from next academic year.

Mid-way through Anti-Bullying Week, it is more than fitting that today is also International Day for Tolerance. The day is marked by the UN in order to strengthen “tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.”

This blog gives site specific guidance about how to deactivate or delete your accounts, and what these options mean.

Every charitable donation goes towards the fantastic work that Childnet does to help make sure the internet is a great and safe place for young people.

This week Childnet launched a new International campaign to help parents guide children about music on the internet. The campaign which consists of a leaflet and a website, aims to help parents everywhere to keep up to speed with the music downloading habits of their children, and to be aware of the associated risks in terms of legal, content and security issues.

Read what young people are saying about the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme training

A Twitter Webinar on reporting for our Digital Leader Schools took place just over a month ago. Here are some of the main issues and responses that came up.

The hugely popular app TikTok was released in 2018 and has been growing in popularity ever since.

Stan McCoy, President & Managing Director MPA EMEA, explains why the Motion Picture Association's partnership with Childnet is picture perfect!

Samuel Odofin, the Nigerian developer of the amazing bio-technology site which won a place at this year’s Cable & Wireless Childnet Academy has designed a fantastic report on the young people’s conference on “Releasing potential, Minimising Risk” which took place in Jamaica in March 2005.

As we launch the 3rd print of run of Digiduck we share highlights from the last four years including feedback from teachers

Ofcom research finds that 34% of 3-4 year olds own their own media device such as a tablet or games console.

Schools and organisations are now able to register as a Safer Internet Day Supporter to share what they are doing for the day!

With the rise of social media, and online lives starting at a younger age, children are interacting with each other more and more online.

To coincide with this year's Childnet Academy week in Jamaica Childnet is running a major international conference on the theme of

Last year's film competition winner, Keith Chirozva, tells us what he's looking for in a winning film competition entry ahead of his role as a film competition judge.

Facebook have launched a new advice area, the Parents Portal. This portal is designed to help parents make the most out of their Facebook account, whilst also giving tips and information on how to keep themselves and their children safe online.

As people are spending more and more time online, many will turn to social media to express their feelings or will be the go to place when facing a tough time. This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2020) we have created a list of what to do if you are concerned about a friend online.

Poverty in Africa, teen pregnancy and global terrorism are just three of the major issues being tackled by the winners of an international web development competition for young people, announced today. The competition, open to young people (aged 18 and under) is part of the Cable & Wireless Childnet Academy 2005.

Fun, creative and educational;  read what schools said about last year's film competition.

We are delighted to announce that the 2017 Safer Internet Day Education Packshave now been launched!

October is UK Black History Month.

Childnet’s new “Chatdanger” website uses real life stories to demonstrate the potential dangers online and to give advice about how to stay safe on Chat, Instant Messenger, Online Games, E-mail and mobiles. Following extensive research with children in the UK and in Denmark, the original site has undergone a complete redesign to bring it up to date so it can keep pace with young visitors’ needs and the changing use of interactive technology.

Parent Zone publish a new report on the effects of the internet on young people's mental health

Christmas is a great time to spend with family and an opportunity to talk together about how to have a positive and safe time online. Here are some Childnet resources that we think you may find helpful during the festive period.

From schools to police forces, over 100 organisations across the UK have pledged their support for Safer Internet Day 2021!

Childnet Assistant Education Manager Tom outlines his team's current projects and why he relishes his role

Childnet and the UK Safer Internet Centre have a lots of videos with British Sign Language to use with young people: 

Safer Internet Day is celebrated in 30 countries across Europe and beyond on 8 February 2005. Safer Internet Day represents an effort by a global community of awareness-raising partners to promote a safer Internet for all of its users, especially young people. The days’ events are conducted under the patronage of European Commissioner Viviane Reding.

The NSPCC have updated Net Aware, providing up-to-date information for parents about social networks, sites and apps that children use.

New Year is a great time to set yourself new resolutions. Here are three digital resolutions that we think are key going in to 2017.

Our partners at SWGfL have released a new resource about Blended Learning which will help schools prepare for the new school year. This has been in response to remote learning along with schools returning to regular practice in the near future.

For parents, carers and educators to equip young people with online safety skills this summer.

At Childnet we have a range of brilliant stories that you can share as a family or within your education setting. All of our books are free to download on our website, and are designed to suit different ages and reading abilities.

A leading psychiatrist has warned that a rise in cyberbullying and sexting among teenagers could lead to more adults with mental health problems.

E-safety charity, Childnet, have launched the 7th Childnet Film Competition to encourage young people aged 7-18 to create a short film to educate their peers about staying safe online.

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England today published the Growing Up Digital report which explores how well children are prepared to engage with the internet.

With the full time return of Scottish schools and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland due in September, we have produced a resource to support teachers in embedding online safety throughout the curriculum.

We’re delighted to announce that registration is now open for Childnet’s exciting new peer-to-peer education programme for secondary schools!

An evaluation survey finds 2 in 5 UK children and 1 in 5 parents heard about Safer Internet Day 2016.

Sign up now to the Safer Internet Day Thunderclap!

Our partners at SWGfL have put together a helpful resource that highlights everything schools need to be aware of when putting on a live or pre-recorded online performance.

Do you know how to be SMART online? Take the SMART Rules Quiz to find out.

With 1 month to go until the Childnet Film Competition 2016 closes for entries we share some of the amazing films from last year!

Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest campaign to inspire children and young people to ‘Be the change’ and use technology positively and responsibly. To help schools get involved on 7th February 2017, the UK Safer Internet Centre has launched a range of new resources that explore the power of image and video in young people’s digital lives.

The Team at BBC Own it have created a range of content to help young people return to learning, this includes videos from celebrities as ell as an app to provide on the go help and guidance to your child’s device. In this blog we take a closer look at some of the content on Own It, and the ways you can use the app with your children.

The Youth Manifesto contains ten principles reflecting the digital rights and opportunities that Europe’s young people view as most essential for building a better internet.

Help young people manage their technology use in a healthy and positive way with our conversation starters.

Our top tips for avoiding accidental in-app purchases.

To help schools, youth groups, police services, libraries, and wider run fun and engaging activities for Safer Internet Day we have created a range of resources for those working with children and young people.

The winners and runners-up of the Childnet Film Competition have been announced, showcasing the power of youth voice in online safety education.

Safer Internet Day 2015 and Digiduck both shortlisted within the Best Safety Award Category at this year’s ISPA’s

Trust Me: New resource from Childnet helps young people become critical thinkers online

The national youth photography campaign explores the power of images in digital youth culture.

Entries have now Closed for the Childnet Film Competition 2020, in this blog we look at what happens next, and further activities you can do whilst waiting for the announcement of the winners.

Join our school consultation into best practices in preventing and responding to cyberbullying

Childnet Film Competition judge, Joanna van der Meer, tells us why the BFI support the competition and what she's looking for in a winning film!

This Safer Internet Day we are helping to build key digital skills for a digital generation; and critical thinking is at the heart of this.

The UK Safer Internet Centre has launched top tips and advice pages tailor made to cover the issue of online reliability and misinformation for Safer Internet Day 2021.

Are you 11-18 years old?  Have you ever accidentally spent money on your mobile phone? Take the Childnet and PhoneBrain survey and find out how much you know about Premium Rate Services.

Hear what the experts and young people said at our Trust Me launch event held on the 19th May

Get involved in the Safer Internet Day social media campaign by tweeting using the hashtag #SID2017 and tagging us (@UK_SIC).

With only 4 weeks to go until Safer Internet Day on the 9th February, we take a look at some of the key things you can do to help make Safer Internet Day 2021 the biggest yet!

With entries for the Childnet Film Competition closing on the 8th June, let’s take a closer look at what you have to do to enter.

The holiday season is almost upon us, with many parents and carers across the UK looking forward to Black Friday (Friday 25th November) to grab the best deals for gifts ahead of Christmas.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance have announced that the theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2015 will be, ‘Make a Noise about bullying’.

Find out how your secondary school can get involved in a research study of children's experiences online.

We’re inviting young people to test their online safety knowledge with the Safer Internet Day Quiz!

There are now only two weeks to go until Safer Internet Day! We are running down the top 6 things you can do now to get ready to celebrate on 9th February.

Take a look at the resources available to you if you're conducting activities about Safer Internet Day for those aged 3-7 years.

Joining Childnet’s Youth Advisory Board can help young people make new friends and memories - and gain confidence.

We discuss the benefits of youth voice in delivering outstanding e-safety provision in school.

Is your school struggling to get parents in for online safety presentations? Follow our 6 steps to help encourage more parents to attend online safety sessions.

Safer Internet Day reaches 1,000 Supporters

This Safer Internet Day we want to support all settings and young people in exploring the theme, ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world.’

Royal College of Psychiatrists highlights that social media may be playing a role in the admission rates nearly doubling in the last 3 years.

Join Childnet and the LGfL Safeguarding Board for the launch of ‘Trust Me’, a resource designed to support teachers in exploring critical thinking online and the emerging area of online extremism and propaganda.

Safer Internet Day 2017 is right around the corner. On the 7th February 2017, this global campaign will encourage everyone to ‘Be the Change: Unite for a better internet.’

We are delighted to launch Just a Joke? Our brand new lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guides are designed to explore problematic online sexual behaviour with 9-12 year olds.

Childnet responds to news coverage today about a concerning video on Facebook.

Vote for the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme to win Charity Digital Leader of the Year within Digital Leaders 100.

Safer Internet Day 2017 beats records as 1151 organisations have already signed up as supporters!

Today (June 10th 2021), Ofsted has published a review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges in light of the recent Everyone’s Invited campaign which encouraged children to report their own experiences with sexual harassment. I

London Grid for Learning (LGfL) launch new Counter Extremism Resource for schools and parents

The ENABLE resources, created in partnership with the Diana Award, are free to download!

These pages contain tips, advice and resources to help to help families to enjoy technology together and stay safe and positive online.

In-person and virtual online safety sessions available in September and October 2021.

May half term voucher winner announced!

Childnet's innovative online learning community shortlisted in the Digital Leaders 100 Award.

Safer Internet Day 2017 showcases the power of image in today’s digital youth culture

We are delighted to launch a brand-new menu of free follow up activities as part of our hugely popular Digiduck Collection.

Ideas to help you celebrate Kindess Day on Friday 12th June

We’ve pulled together 5 of the most popular, newer networks that young people are using, and given you a breakdown of what they do and why young people like them.

Will Gardner, a director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, and CEO of Childnet, writes on the amazing impact of Safer Internet Day 2017.

Monday 14th June is the closing date for entries for the Childnet Film Competition International category, which is open to young people who attend school outside of the UK.

Childnet are celebrating 15 years of championing youth voice!

The National Crime Agency launch new campaign for parents to deal with an increase in young people sharing nude selfies.

Arighni from Woodford County High School shares an update about how her team is getting on as Childnet Digital Leaders.

Calling all teachers; help us evaluate Safer Internet Day 2017!

In this blog we will take a closer look at the ratings in games, give you practical ways to respond to your child and signpost places to find alternative games that are more appropriate.

On 10-11 December 2014, representatives from over 50 countries meet in London for the #WeProtect global summit to discuss how to end online child sexual exploitation and agree a coordinated global response.

David Austin shares why the BBFC support the Childnet Film Competition.

Our Education Team came up with their top tips for parents and carers which was launched for Safer Internet Day 2017.

The Childnet Film Competition judging panel are set to look through dozens of short films and storyboard entries ahead of the competition's online results event on July 1st.

Launch of new and updated guides about popular devices such as the iPad, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, iPhone, WiiU, PS4 and Xbox One to help parents get to grips with the safety tools available.

UKSIC hotline sees 417% increase in online child sexual abuse imagery over two years.

For Safer Internet Day 2017 the UK Safer Internet Centre carried out  research looking into the digital lives of young people, and the role that images play in this.

With activities going online to commemorate this month, Childnet is celebrating ways the internet can be used to celebrate and find support for LGBT+ Young People.

The team at Childnet welcome the significant news that the Online Safety Bill will be returning to parliament in December.

On Boxing Day, Nicky Morgan MP announced that the government is committing £500,000 to the UK Safer Internet Centre to help it to continue its important work supporting children, families and schools.

5 new Research Highlights published by the UK Council for Child Internet Safety

We have numerous resources, for both parents and for teachers and professionals, to help you if you think a young person is being bullied online.

Schools, pupils, parents and youth groups - you are invited to the Childnet Film Competition 'Big Reveal' on Thursday 1st July at 2pm.

Download our SID education packs and start planning your Safer Internet Day activities

Sexual harassment in schools inquiry launched, as new research shows young people's experiences both online and offline.

This week the Government has announced that Ministers have begun work on a new Internet Safety Strategy aimed at making Britain the safest country in the world for children and young people to be online.

Whatever their stage of development, it is important that any child using the internet understands what to do and who to talk to when they need help.

NSPCC launch new campaign, Share Aware, to help parents keep their children safe online.

BBC investigation finds 30% of revenge pornography incidents reported to police involve under-19s

Relationships education to be statutory in all schools from September 2019 – with plans to also make PSHE statutory following further consultation.

New International category has attracted short films from Dubai, Mexico, Myanmar, Ireland, India, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Moldova.

Social media algorithms are one of the tools used by technology companies on the apps, games and websites we use every day.

Help us reach millions on social media on the morning of Safer Internet Day and kickstart a day of trending!

New report from CEOP and PSHE Association outlines 11 key principles of effective practice in prevention education.

The Digital Economy Bill moves one step further, while renewed calls for statutory PSHE highlights the need for a holistic approach to protecting children from online pornography.

This blog looks at ways you can start a conversation with those who have posted a picture of your child, as well as further steps you can take to report the picture.

The long-awaited Online Safety Bill is now being introduced to Parliament.

This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2014), it’s essential to talk about the role of technology in mental health; especially when it comes to young people’s wellbeing.

Safer Internet Day 2016 has been shortlisted within the Safety category of this year's ISPA’s.

On Google’s 18th Birthday we share 18 safety features to remember when using Google services.

Following the Euro 2020 Final on Sunday 11th July, the internet saw a huge range of support and celebration for the players who worked extremely hard to reach a major tournament final.

Intellect, an association representing the UK Technology Industry, is hosting a charity ball on 11 December. The proceeds are to support Childnet and NSPCC..

Rukiya Athman from Woodford County High School shares the impact the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme has had on the school.

Our Education Team members run internet safety sessions for pupils, parents, carers, and staff members.

Victoria College Preparatory School and Bolton School Girls Division were amongst the winners as we celebrate another fantastic year of creativity and online safety knowledge.

Download our free online safety leaflets and help your children stay safe online this Easter.

Launching on May 19th 2016, find out more about our new critical thinking resource Trust Me.

In September Apple launched its newest software update, iOS10.  We’ve compiled a list of the new iOS10 features which we think users should be aware of.

The most successful Safer Internet Day ever has received further recognition from The Charity Times Awards and The Independent Agency Awards.

Twitter describe Circle as a “way to send Tweets to select people, and share your thoughts with a smaller crowd.”

22nd - 26th October is Get Safe Online week.  Get Safe Online Week is organized by Get Safe Online a partnership between the Government, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), Ofcom and private sector sponsors, aiming to educate, inform and raise awareness of internet security issues to encourage confident, safe use of the internet.

Childnet Digital Leaders Programme shortlisted for the Internet Matters Digital Safety Awards

Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and this year takes place from the 14th to the 18th of November.

This blog gives parents and carers practical tips and advice for supporting young people to stay happy and safe online this summer.

Take a look at the resources available to you if you're conducting activities about Internet Day for those aged 7-11 years.

We are happy to be able to share with you the launch of the UK Safer Internet Centre resource packs for both Primary and Secondary schools. This year's theme aims to encourage pupils to think about their internet use, and the way that other age groups user the internet, and internet-enabled devices. Pupils will need to consider the ways in which different generations can teach each other about the internet, and share their experiences with one another, to promote discussion and understanding across the age groups. Pupils will be inspired to discuss their experiences with their families, therefore facilitating opportunities for safety advice to be shared in a constructive way.

Digital leaders from Park Spring Primary School tell us what they've enjoyed the most about being part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.

As people are spending more and more time online, many will turn to social media to express their feelings or will be where they go to when facing a tough time. This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2016) we have create a list of what to do if you are concerned about a friend online.

This blog signposts three helpful and practical resources parents and carers can use to support their children in staying safe and happy when spending time online.

The government has today launched a consultation to ask parents and businesses whether automatic online blocks should be introduced to help protect children from adult and harmful websites.

On Friday 31st March, the Diana Award are calling on young people, schools and wider to get involved in Kindness Day 2017!

Following findings from the Girlguiding 2015 attitude survey here is our advice for what to do if you experience cyberbullying.

How tech companies should manage children and young peoples’ data.

On Thursday 27th January 2005 Childnet and Lancashire Constabulary are holding a special local launch of the Jenny's Story film and support material. “Jenny’s Story” is a hard hitting film produced by Childnet working in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary. The film is based on the true story of Jenny* a young teenager who chats to a stranger online using Instant Messenger. The film shows how through online chatting, Jenny reveals personal information which results in her being contacted in real life, and ultimately hurt.

Our statement following a BBC report into how Facebook handle reports.

This Christmas you can buy a virtual mince pie in support of Childnet. But what is a virtual mince pie?

Perfect for educators and teaching staff, our updated Online Safety Calendar lists a range of online safety projects, initiatives and suggestions for the year ahead.

Childnet shares some free resources, competitions, top tips and much more to help educators add online safety topics throughout the year.

Baroness Kidron launches new civil society initiative, iRights, that aims to enable children and young people to access the digital world creatively, knowledgably and fearlessly.

Wednesday 3rd March 2017 marks International Women’s Day. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Childnet Digital Leaders are championing digital citizenship with six of their top internet safety tips.

Young people around the world get creative with their short films on 'Separating fact from fiction - finding trustworthy information online'.

To support parents in creating a family agreement we have put together some free advice and a family agreement template.

The news today of a man who posed as Justin Bieber online and has subsequently been charged with more than 900 child sex-related crimes in Australia, raises significant concerns on how to protect children online.

This week Instagram announced three new tools which give users more control over their profiles. These tools allow users to control comments on their posts, edit follower lists on private accounts and anonymously report when they think their friends need help.

This blog gives parents and carers tips to help start and manage important conversations about internet safety with their teenage children.

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is loneliness.

Read all about Childnet Digital Champions representing the UK during a call with the United Nations (UN) concerning violence online.

Partners in the UK Safer Internet Centre, the Internet Watch Foundation, have today launched new technology to help in the fight against child abuse images online

We asked Ricquel Robinson, our new Education Projects Assistant, a few questions about herself and her work at Childnet.

Our new cyberbullying guidance and online safety toolkit for use in PSHE lessons

Childnet are looking for primary, secondary and SEND schools across the UK to help monitor and evaluate Safer Internet Day 2022.

Sunday 12th July turned workmates into team mates for Schools Broadband, who for the second year running took part in the Clarion Leeds 10K Run for All Corporate Challenge, with Childnet as their chosen charity.

The messaging service WhatsApp has recently launched a new update that sees a move towards photo and video sharing as a main feature.

Online hate speech and violence targeted at women and girls has a significant impact on many young girls’ lives. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, is a day marked by the UN to raise awareness and calls for action to end violence against women and girls.

This blog is here to help parents, carers or anyone who works with children and young people to know how best to prepare and support them when they receive friend requests.

As RDI celebrate 1 year of the World's First Accreditation Scheme for public WiFi, the scheme now looks set to expand to the United States on it's quest to protect children and young people.

Tom, an Education Officer at Childnet International,  looks at the LEGO Life app to see what it offers and how children can use it safely.

We look at the 7 key things you need to know about the new PSHE Toolkit.

Bonner Primary is amongst hundreds of schools embedding online safety into their approach with the Childnet Digital Leaders programme. Could it benefit your school too?

In an effort to protect children from inappropriate content online the government have today introduced age ratings to online UK music videos.

We are excited to announce that we are now in the initial phase of extending the Crossing the Line PSHE Toolkit!

With 211 organisations registered so far, the Safer Internet Day supporters list is now live!

Jumeirah English Speaking School in Dubai have been celebrating after taking first place in the 7-11 age category of the first ever Film Competition International event.

Teachers can now access our updated staff e-safety INSET presentation which now includes POSH and an e-safety calendar.

With the Childnet Film Competition now open, we give you our top tips on filmmaking.

Have you enjoyed reading Digiduck's Big Decision, or successfully used it with your pupils? Evaluate this popular resource and you could win a £25 voucher!

Schools and organisations are now able to register as a Safer Internet Day Supporter to share what they are doing for the day!

To make sure you are ‘back to school’ ready we have some top tips for social media which can help young people stay safe whilst staying connected to friends.

Improve your school or organisation’s approach to cyberbullying this National Safeguarding Month.

Our two new areas of work will help teachers address some of the key issues that are causing emotional problems faced by girls and boys

This summer the Childnet Film Competition invited schools and youth organisations from across the UK to capture their internet safety messages in a short film, looking at the theme of ‘Connect with respect’.

More than 300 young people have played starring roles this year with their online safety shorts films and storyboards.

Research, published today, finds that parents are reluctant to discuss internet safety but at Childnet we have lots of resources that can help make it easy.

Childnet’s Trust Me resource is now a PSHE accredited resource.

Caroline shares what happens at a Childnet Education Visit

Recently, Childnet submitted a response to the Information Commissioner’s (ICO) call for evidence in its development of the Age Appropriate Design Code.

Are you planning your e-safety activity for the year and are stuck for ideas?  Then download our new e-safety calendar for schools.

Stuck for ideas whilst planning your school’s online safety activities? Our updated online safety calendar could help you out!

The No Hate Speech Movement is a Council of Europe initiative to raise awareness of hate speech online, and to combat it. Find out more about how to get involved.

We have created some resources to help you get involved in the day, and ways in which you can help us to make Safer Internet Day 2019 the biggest yet!

In response to last years evaluation of our primary and secondary sessions, our education team launch this year revamped presentations!

New research from Girlguiding looks at the experiences that girls have in their everyday lives, both online and offline.

A recent report from the PSHE Association found that parents want schools to do more to educate children about the risks of sending sexual messages and images.

The impact report looks at the reach of Safer Internet Day 2018 and the positive impact that it had on children, young people, parents, carers, and teachers across the UK.

It’s important to check that your child’s use of technology and the internet is benefiting their mental health.

New online community will help Childnet Digital Leaders to become experts, make a difference, collaborate and track achievements.

Our Childnet Digital Leaders are trained to champion positive use of technology in their school in order to educate their peers.

2.8 million children reached by Safer Internet Day, as research demonstrates the impact on behaviour, knowledge and confidence.

Our latest piece of research found that 70% of young people have used voice assisted technology in the last year.

Get everyone involved in Code Week EU (10 - 18th October) with our list of resources for young people and teachers.

We’re delighted to welcome Charlotte as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with Charlotte to find out a bit more about what she’ll be doing here at Childnet.

Be inspired by our Film Competition winners and discover top tips to help you shine online.

With today being World Mental Health Day, in this blog we look at how the internet can play a role in young people’s mental health and how young people are looking out for their friends and others online.

Thanks for helping the UK Safer Internet Centre' reach 1,000 supporters!

We are excited to announce that the new Childnet Digital Leaders training platform is ready for your school’s pupils!

Share what you are doing for #SID2016 and join the list of hundreds of supporters from across the UK.

The Children's Commissioner has released a new set of guidelines that hope to ‘jargon bust’ terms and conditions and teach young people about their rights on social media sites.

An exciting opportunity to join our small, dynamic charity as Communications Officer and play a key role in the delivery of the award-winning Safer Internet Day campaign that reached 40% of UK children in 2016.

Anti-Bullying Week is taking place this week, running from the 12th – 16th November. The Anti-Bullying Alliance, who coordinate the week, are asking schools and youth groups to get involved and ‘Choose Respect’.

Latest Research Highlight from the UKCCIS Evidence Group highlights new findings from CHILDWISE about the technology habits of 0-4 year olds.

From default settings to private profiles, we look at privacy on Instagram.

Following a successful pilot the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme will be open to primary schools from November 2016.

This summer the Childnet Film Competition invited schools and youth organisations from across the UK to capture their internet safety messages in a short film, looking at the theme of ‘Connect with respect’.

BBC Newsbeat have produced a helpful guide about what people can still see after you've blocked them; helping you stay in control of your privacy.

Get involved in Safer Internet Day 2018 with new campaign toolkit and supporter registration!

Childnet welcomes Paola Morotti, our Despatch and Administrative Assistant. Have a read about what she'll be doing in her new role and what she's most looking forward to.

BBC Own It has launched a new ‘Own It’ app to help children getting their first smartphone stay safe online.

The internet is a great tool that can help autistic people thrive in their everyday lives. However, all children need guidance on using the internet safely.

Use our simple checklist to help manage and maintain your online reputation.

Our latest research into livestreaming habits among young people found that over 1 in 10 8-17 year olds have ‘gone live’. We asked a group of our Childnet Digital Leaders about their experiences of livestreaming and their top tips for other young people.

A survey of parents launched today by the NSPCC finds that just 2 in 5 parents have spoken to their child about sexting.

Education settings and youth groups can now register their interest in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme to receive a free guest login.

Help young people protect themselves against online crime with our top tips for keeping safe and secure online.

As we recruit for a new Childnet Education Officer we look at what a typical week looks like from the view of the people who know the role the best.

On 19th July Childnet's CEO was called to give evidence at the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications who are conducting an inquiry into Children and the Internet.

Schools and organisations are now able to register as Safer Internet Day supporters to share what they are doing for the day!

The UK Safer Internet Centre, of which Childnet are a partner of, have released the official Safer Internet Day 2023 resources.

Today we're excited to announce the launch of the new Safer Internet Day logo for Safer Internet Day 2016 on 9th February.

The internet is a very important part of our lives today and setting up an agreement can help ensure that everyone within your organisation/ group are safe when navigating the online world.

On 6th July the techUK annual dinner raised almost £3,000 to support Childnet’s work helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.

Created as part of Childnet’s work in the UK Safer Internet Centre, the newly published hot topic looks at Digital Wellbeing, giving guidance to parents about the impact that the online world can have on the lives of children and young people.

The 13th Childnet Film Competition is officially launched – and is once again open to all schools and youth groups across the UK

Out of all the parents, carers and staff members who have completed the Digiduck Evaluation survey last term, we have selected one person to receive a £25 amazon voucher!

New Hot Topic for young people to help them to livestream safely

Advice for parents about how to talk to young people about the issues raised by online challenges.

With just 98 days to go until Safer Internet Day we look at the different ways you can get involved and some of the exciting things that will be launching soon.

Childnet Digital Leaders made a huge impression on Safer Internet Day 2022 - even receiving congratulatory letters from MPs!

How schools across the UK are finding new ways to engage young people in internet safety.

Following reports that a large number of Instagram accounts have been hacked, we look at some ways that you can help keep your Instagram account secure.

Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February 2018 with the new slogan

Anti-Bullying Week is taking place this month, running from the 12th – 16th November. The Anti-Bullying Alliance, who coordinate the week, are asking schools and youth groups to get involved and celebrate this year’s theme of ‘Choose Respect’.

Find out how to #PlayYourPart this Safer Internet Day as a parent or carer.

Girlguiding’s Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2015 finds that cyberbullying is a top concern for girls, while 87% of 11-16 year old girls think they should learn about staying safe online at school.

Following research by YoungMinds and The Children’s Society, we look at some resources that teachers can use to talk to their students about cyberbullying.

We give advice for parents and carers concerned about cyberbullying and practical tips for how they can support their child.

The Government today announced the full list of organisations that will sit on the Executive Board of the UK Council for Internet Safety (formerly the UK Council for Child Online Safety).

In this blog, Rufaro from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s second call, and their plan for the future.

For World Mental Health Day (10th October 2015) we have compiled some advice about what to do if you’re concerned about a friend online.

As term time starts and the summer holidays are now officially over, we have created a brand new School Pack for Online Safety Awarenesswith new and updated  resources to help you teach about online safety as well as protect your own online reputation.

This week the Children’s Commissioner for England launched a ‘Digital 5 A Day’ to help keep children’s online lives healthy.

TikTok – which used to be called Musical.ly, is a social networking app that young people can use to generate and share their own short videos and lip sync to popular audio clips.

Working together with Islington Council, Childnet has creaed leaflets for foster carers and adoptive parents.

The NSPCC Net Aware Report 2017: “Freedom to express myself safely” aims to provide a snapshot of young people’s online lives.

Digital Leaders from St Joan of Arch RC Primary School tell us their achievements and how they have inspired others in their school

The UK Safer Internet Centre has created a range of new educational resources to support educators for Safer Internet Day 2019 which is taking place on Tuesday, 5th February.

At Childnet, we’ve seen the transformative power of our Digital Leaders Programme. But beyond the obvious benefits of enhancing online safety skills and empowering youth voices, we’ve observed some unexpected advantages that we would like to share with you. One of the most significant benefits is the fostering of an environment of mutual respect and […]

Next week is Get Safe Online Week (20 – 26 October) and this year the theme is online crime.

Snapchat is an app that is hugely popular among young people. The app allows users to send photos and videos to their contacts and create ‘streaks’. But what does this mean?

New measures will give people greater control over their personal data, while the Government’s announcement about the age of consent has implications for teens and their social media use.

Yesterday was the final day of the Department of Education’s consultation on Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education.

Top tips for avoiding accidentally running up a big bill on your phone.

Public Health England (PHE) have launched Rise Above for Schools, which provides new PSHE resources to support secondary school teachers when promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience among young people aged 11 to 16.

Plan International UK have released the results of a survey showing that almost half of all girls in the UK have experienced some form of harassment or abuse on social media.

Our Childnet Digital Leaders welcome Safer Internet Centres from across Europe!

Here’s some key things you need to know about the increasingly popular app, as well as any important safety features to be aware of.

This year, the megaphone will be handed to children and young people across the UK to project what they see as the biggest online issues they face.

Ofcom’s latest report, Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report, has revealed that almost half of children aged 5-15 go online using a tablet computer, twice as many as in 2013.

We look at some of the free resources available to help teachers with their digital footprint as well as information about where to go if they need advice.

Skye, one of Family Fostercare West Midlands’ foster children, won the competition by creating the idea for an app to support children who are coming in to care.

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.

Young Minds campaign calls for better sex and relationships education to give young people a chance to talk about pornography and sexting.

Today the Government has published a consultation that will help shape the UK’s strategies around online safety.

Group chats on messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook messenger and Kik have become incresasingly popular. Read our advice about how to navigate these and what to do about unkind behaviour and having strangers added to group chats.

The NSPCC and LGfL Digisafe have released the first Snapshot from a survey of almost 40,000 7-16 year-olds, exploring their experiences online. This snapshot looks at children sending and receiving sexual messages.

You may have heard your child or their friends talking about the new social media app, BeReal.

Childnet launches conversation starter resource for parents and carers, as survey reveals a quarter of parents say they have spoken to their child about pornography.

Childnet is teaming up with Facebook and the Diana Award to deliver a project that will see thousands of young people across the UK trained as peer educators.

Recently Snapchat released an update which saw the inclusion of new features including limitless snaps and a video loop tool. This blog looks at these new features and gives advice for those who may be concerned.

Schools across Europe are being invited to take part in a competition aimed at tackling the issue of online hate speech.

Resources for schools, youth groups and other organisations to run activities for children, young people, parents and carers on Safer Internet Day 2015, 10th February.

The ’House of Us’ event in London is a two-day immersive online safety exhibition showcasing youth voice online as well as the impact of cyberbullying on young people’s lives.

A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet and discuss together how to behave in a positive way when online at home, at school or at a friend’s house.

These sessions aim to help the children’s workforce safeguard children and young people, and support their wellbeing in a digital world.

With Safer Internet Day 2022 just two weeks away, we are aiming to reach more young people than ever before!

Make a Safer Internet Day promise this World Kindness Day

Childnet is delighted to announce the launch of our new Youth Advisory Board

Digital leaders from Hazelmere Primary School tell us about their time on the programme

Childnet have released new research providing a snapshot into how regularly young people use voice assisted technology, and the many ways in which they use it.

5 reasons to sign up for the Youth Advisory Board!

Event hosted by Childnet, Islington Council and London Grid for Learning celebrates the launch of new e-safety resources for parents and carers

The Childnet website now includes two new Hot Topics on the subject of Screen Time and Healthy Balance, these Hot Topics contain advice for Young People, and Teachers and Professionals.

For National Share-a-Story Month we're inviting children to get creative and enter our design competition.

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

Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, gives her advice on how we can all work together to help tackle cyberbullying this Anti-Bullying Week.

The Digital Leaders Team visited King’s Ely School to meet their Digital Leaders and attend their second ‘Digital Picnic’ for students and their parents and carers.

From sponsored posts to celebrity endorsements, we share our top tips for being a critical thinker when it comes to advertising on Instagram.

From schools to police forces, over 180 organisations across the UK have pledged their support for Safer Internet Day 2019!

Creating a better internet is #Up2Us!

Register now to join the online procession and share the Big March video.

Apply now to join Childnet’s new Youth Advisory Board and have the opportunity to have your say and help shape an important international project.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for educators to deliver young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored for use with 3-7 year olds.

Our annual film competition is back and this year it’s open to 7 – 18 year olds!

Download our free online safety leaflets and help your children stay safe online this Easter.

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on what makes good mental health and exploring how we can move from surviving to thriving.

Marked by the UN, there is now a call for 16 days of activism to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, and what we can do to prevent and respond to it.

We are delighted to announce that Ask.fm have made a donation to support Childnet’s work.

Last term we challenged the Childnet Digital Leaders to create an engaging film to explain what they like about their role as Digital Leaders.  The schools entered for a chance to win training from the British Film Institute and the Childnet Education team.

As a family it’s important to decide how you use technology. Childnet have a variety of resources that can help your family to find a way of using technology that suites you all.

Last week the Childnet Digital Leaders from Acklam Grange School, Berwick Hills Primary School, Bolton Muslim Girls’ School, Christ Church CV (VC) Primary School, Hasland Junior School and Titus Salt School came together for our first ever Digital Leaders Regional Event!

#SID2015 sees youth from across the UK joining together to create a kinder online community.

Every day, our Education Team are in schools across the country talking to children, young people, teachers and parents about their experiences online and how to stay safe on the internet.

Foster Care Fortnight is from Monday 8th to Sunday 21st May, we look at some FAQ’s and resources for Foster carers.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for educators to deliver young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored for use with 7-11 year olds.

To mark this important anniversary, we’ve put together 10 top tips to ensure you have a safe and positive time on YouTube.

In this blog we look at Instagram questions, and the things to be aware of whilst using this feature.

With less than a month to go until entries for the Childnet Film Competition closes, we look at some of the fantastic prizes that your school or organisation can win.

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.

Take a closer look at the updated Smartie the Penguin resources.

This week the Education Committee published its report on PSHE and SRE, recommending that these subjects are given statutory status and recognising the need to include e-safety topics.

A new report from the National Literacy Trust looked into young people’s attitudes to fake news, highlighting the way they receive news, if they can spot fake news and the impact that this has on their wellbeing.

Following the survey results from the Royal Society for Public Health we look at how parents and teachers can talk to young people about issues such as self-esteem and body image as well as the role and influence of image in their lives.

Children’s charity Childnet launch new resources to address online pornography, healthy relationships and body image online.

This year, the megaphone will be handed to children and young people across the UK to project what they see as the biggest online issues they face.

On the 27th February the NCVYS are calling on all children and youth organisations to Stop, Look and Listen for National Safeguarding Day.

To help parents ensure their children stay safe online whilst getting to explore and discover new things we’ve pulled together a list of our resources you can access for free which provide information and advice for parents about internet safety.

In the wake of recent reports from the Guardian regarding Facebook’s internal reporting procedures; some advice for anyone concerned about how to report content and where to go for other advice and support.

Throughout January to March this year, Childnet conducted its annual survey to gain feedback on the Digital Leaders Programme.

Handy hints to help you get started.

This blog is 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.

We explain what the game can do, the benefits and risks, and how parents can help their children play the game safely.

With over 2,100 organisations across the UK coming together and planning activities to celebrate the day and thousands supporting the #SaferInternetDay social media campaign, this year Safer Internet Day was bigger than ever!

Need for an open and ongoing dialogue in our communities – among children, young people, parents, carers, schools and wider – to ensure that young people have the skills to be critical thinkers online and are resilient to online extremism, whether from groups like Islamic State or far right groups and others.

The 2018 film competition was the biggest one yet! Entries for the competition closed at 5pm on Monday 11th June, in this blog we look at what happens next and when the winning films will be available for use in your school!

Today, as part of our work within the UK Safer Internet Centre, we have released new advice for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 7 looking at screen time and the boundaries you can put in place.

New educational resources looking at pornography online launching soon

Today the NCVYS are calling on all youth organisations to make a pledge for National Safeguarding Day!

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

In this article, Karl Hopwood, looks at the new UKCCIS education framework for a Connected World and how it can help young people build resilience, develop critical thinking and become responsible users of technology.

Today we are hosting a Europe wide event to launch our brand new educational resources that help young people tackle online sexual harassment.

If your child comes to you with an interest in joining social media, there are lots of things to consider.

Fans of Childnet’s online safety stories will enjoy the all new story for young people aged 3 and over.

Mhairi Hill from Ballyclare High School tells us what she has done to implement effective esafety provision throughout the school.

The finalists come from around the UK and will find out where they have placed in their categories at the finalists’ event in BFI London on the 3rd  July.

Sharing a story with your child is such a special experience, and for World Book Day 2018 (Thursday 1st March) we have just the story for you!

Safer Internet Day 2019 centred around the theme of consent online, so we asked the Youth Advisory Board for their experiences of online consent, and why they thought education around this was important.

If you are a parent or carer with a teenager, they may have come across conversations about cryptocurrency and NFTs at school or online.

Ideas for celebrating World Book Day

Digital Leaders from Malvern College achieved their ‘Educating Young People’ badge by running training at a local primary school.

Childnet International and the Phone Paid Services Authority (PSA) have worked together to create a lesson called Being Smart with Your Smartphone, this resource is designed for teachers to use with 8-11 year olds.

Today the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office published the Online Harms White Paper, outlining government proposals to make the internet a safer place.

You, your school or youth group are cordially invited to the Childnet Film Competition online Results Event!

ChildLine’s latest report, Under Pressure, outlines the challenges and pressures young people are facing online.

Looking at the best ways to keep up to date with the latest Film Competition news at the finalists’ event.

As part of our work in the UK Safer Internet Centre, we recently launched the Childnet Film Competition 2018.

Kate Edwards, a former teacher and current Education and Safeguarding Manager at Childnet, looks at our brand new resource for 11-14s, targeting online pornography, healthy relationships and body image online.

Today, 10 March, the IWF have released a study into Child abuse images: youth-produced sexual content online.  This blog outlines the key risks and provides advice to those working with children and young people.

Today is the Childnet Film Competition Finalists' Event! This event is where we will be celebrating the amazing work of the competition finalists, watching their films on the big screen, and announcing who will take home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

Highlights from the Safer Internet Day 2018 social media campaign.

In this blog we look at what parental controls are available on Netflix and how you can work with your family to implement the tools that work for you.

The most up-to-date guide on using Facebook safely is out!The UK Safer Internet Centre have recently updated one of their most popular resources – the Facebook checklist. Originally based on the resource created by the Austrian Safer Internet Centre...

Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet, looks at the success of the Childnet Film Competition Finalists’ Event.

The Stanburn Primary School Digital Leaders tell us about their time at the Safer Internet Day event in London.

We are calling all teachers to evaluate Safer Internet Day 2019; you could even win a £50 Amazon voucher!

Hundreds of organisations and individuals came together on the 10 Feb to celebrate Safer Internet Day.  Here's what happened.

The IWF (Internet Watch Foundation), our partner the UK Safer Internet Centre, is a leading organisation removing child sexual abuse imagery from the internet, in this blog they explain more about the work that they do.

We are calling all teachers to help us evaluate Safer Internet Day 2018!

Young people played a central role in Safer Internet Day 2019, from leading sessions and speaking at our youth events, to creating new resources, sharing their pledges, educating their peers and engaging with policy makers.

As the tech sector expands and work becomes increasingly technologically mediated steps need to be taken to ensure girls are given the right opportunities and the confidence to develop digital skills.

Teachers can now access our updated staff INSET presentation ready for September 2017!

Childnet has launched their ninth Childnet Film Competition to encourage young people aged 7-18 to create a short film to educate their peers about staying safe online.

The Digital Champions had their kick-off day on 22nd January at Facebook HQ and this day was a chance for the young people to get to know each other, find out more about their role as a Digital Champion and lots lots more.

GFS Platform - Islington Project came 3rd in last years secondary category of the Childnet Film Competition.  They tell us why they entered, what inspired them and how they came up with the theme, genre and storyline for their film.

We caught up with the Digital Leaders from St John Bosco Roman Catholic Primary School to find out how they are inspiring others to behave positively and safely online.

Digital Leaders from Passmores Academy and St Paul’s School were invited to a ‘Digital Safety Drop In’ hosted by Facebook at The House of Commons on Wednesday.

The Childnet website has a new exciting addition for children aged 8-11 years old. This blog will look at how parents and carers can use the new information specifically developed for children aged 8-11 years old to support their family.New Primary Pages – Guidance for parents and carers

Take a look at the resources available to you if you're conducting activities about Internet Day for those aged 11-14 years.

To mark World Autism Week 2015, 27 March – 2 April, we explain more about the STAR toolkit and how it can help educators explore internet safety with young people with autism spectrum disorders.

This blog is for parents and carers, giving advice and looking at the ways in which you can decide what games and apps are suitable for your children.

Childnet responds to key consultations relating to children’s experiences online

Digital resilience is a key skill that we want young people to develop, as part of Childnet’s work in the UK Safer Internet Centre we have created a new lesson plan to help young people aged 11-14 manage their lives online and to help others.

The UK Safer Internet Centre is starting another round of its outreach programme in the UK

This blog is for young people, looking at personal information online, the ways in which you may share too much, and what the impact of this can be.

The videos show what happened at the London Safer Internet Day event, as well as key speeches from young people, industry and government.

The tenth annual Childnet Film Competition is now open for entries!

ChildLine launch campaign to give young people advice about pornography

Charlie, a member of the Childnet Youth Advisory Board joined Childnet Last week as part of his work experience placement. He wrote this guest blog about his time on work experience and what he learnt from working with Childnet.

Today is International Women’s Day, a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as calling on everyone to ‘Press for Progress’ to achieve gender equality.

Childnet have published a new presentation to be led by school staff to advise parents and carers about online safety.

The results are in, and we can now announce that the finalists for Childnet Film Competition 2015 are…

Children and young people across the UK are getting ready to have more free time to spend with friends, family as the summer holidays get into full swing.

This week NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union published research into pupil wellbeing, mental health and experiences of sexual harassment.

The UK Safer Internet Centre has responded to The Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health.

Each year the Childnet Education Team visit schools across the UK delivering internet safety sessions for pupils, parents and careers, and staff members.  Here are this year's highlights.

Instagram have unveiled their latest update to stories. Users can now share polls to measure the opinions of their followers as they vote on questions.

The Safer Internet Day 2018 Impact Report has been published by the UK Safer Internet Centre.

This Safer Internet Day a group of young people from across the UK were invited to the Safer Internet Day youth event in London

An update about our work creating the cyberbullying guidance for schools and accompanying teaching resources

In this blog we explore what happens if you unfollow someone on Instagram; and what you can do if you discover someone has unfollowed you.

This is the 9th time that David Austin is returning to judge the Childnet Film Competition, find out more about his role at the BBFC and thoughts on judging the Film Competition.

Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet and Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, looks at the impact Safer Internet Day had four months after the Day, and looks forward to Safer Internet Day 2022.

Tarryn Klotnick fills us in on why she has chosen to cycle 100 miles to raise money for Childnet.

Our Education Officer Tom looks at the popular gaming site Roblox and gives top tips for parents wanting to help young people stay safe whilst gaming on Roblox.

Educators can now access the updated version of our educational resource looking at issues around sexting.

We are pleased to introduce our newest, free, video resources which families can use together over the coming weeks.

Play your part for a better internet!

Today the 12th Childnet Film Competition is officially launched – and is once again open to all schools and youth groups across the UK.

Childnet Digital Leaders from Sarah Bonnell School in London educate their peers using outstanding alternative education strategies and demonstrate how the Digital Leaders Programme can transform online safety provision in schools.

The BBC have released an update to their Own It App so that it can now recognise Covid 19 related chat, triggering a supportive response that can help with fears and emotions.

Useful infographic from the UK Safer Internet Centre highlights the conclusions of the survey and summarises the key findings

Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day and we are so excited about the huge range of activities that will be taking place up and down the country to celebrate!

This blog looks at what GDPR means and what is needed in order to be compliant with this new law

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!

With just one week to go until Safer Internet Day 2022, we are truly inspired by the activities and celebrations that are planned for the 8th February 2022.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is calling on all schools and the wider community to take action against bullying this Anti-Bullying Week.

Young people were at the heart of Safer Internet Day 2021 – in schools, at home, and even during the live event broadcast from the BT Tower Studios.

The release of the Internet Watch Foundation’s new online live-streaming research, titled Trends in Online Child Sexual Exploitation: Examining the Distribution of Captures of Live-streamed Child Sexual Abuse may have concerned some parents.

The Digital Leaders team have developed a guest login feature to give interested schools and organisations an opportunity to experience a taster of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.

Final call to vote on the proposals to create the Youth Manifesto declaration

Research shows that young people are more likely to block someone behaving inappropriately than report them.

We’re delighted to welcome Danielle as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with her to find out a bit more her new role as Project Manager here at Childnet.

At Childnet we regularly visit schools across the UK and are often asked by parents and carers about screen time and the impact it has on their children.

Social media can be a fantastic way to get voices heard. It’s also an important and powerful way to show your support as an ally.

Are you a creative young person looking to showcase your talents and make a name for yourself in the film industry?

New helpline offers advice to those affected by revenge porn issues

Childnet are happy to announce that we are in the early stages of a two-year project, supported by Google.org. Thrive Online is designed to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in managing and making the most of their online lives and relationships.

Our blog looks at the The Department for Education's advice on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between Children in Schools and Colleges and puts it in context with findings from Childnet’s Project deSHAME.

Today is International Youth Day! Young people play a key part in all the work we do at Childnet. From being part of youth boards, to creating award winning resources for their peers, we truly believe that youth voice is key to creating a better and safer internet.

Childnet International, a leading internet safety charity, is looking to appoint a full time despatch and administration assistant to support the day to day running of the charity’s office and operations.

In this blog we will share some of the ways in which young people’s experiences online have changed during the pandemic and what parents and carers can do to support them if they see misinformation and fake news online.

The Childnet Digital Leaders from Hazelmere Junior School share their ideas and talk about what they did to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2018.

To help you add some colour to your classroom in 2019 we have created some free posters which cover key online safety topics and provide top tips for children and young people of all ages.

Students at Ken Stimpson Community School tell us about their ‘Healthy Selfies Campaign’ in school.

Unleash your filmmaking skills and help other young people separate fact from fiction online.

The Professionals Online Safety Helpline give advice for schools, in this blog they look at what to do about fake accounts on social media.

Launching in 2019, our new Childnet Youth Advisory Board will be working on the expansion of Project deSHAME.

We have written this advice for professionals on how to respond to any craze or hoax they may come across.

Throughout the violence in recent days in Israel and Gaza, social media has been a large source of information and support, but has also seen the hosting and resharing of a graphic videos and photos of death and bloodshed.

A group of experts from a wide range of sectors met together in London to discuss Childnet's new project around online bullying, which is being funded by the UK Government.

In this blog we look at some of the things young people told us following LGBT History Month, including the impact of the internet on LGBT youth and the key things they want parents and carers to know about their lives online.

This is Joanna’s 7th year of judging the Childnet Film Competition, find out more about her role at the BFI and thoughts on judging the Childnet Film Competition.

The new figures come as young people across the UK enter Childnet Film Competition to educate their peers about apps and mobile purchases.

Childnet celebrates five reasons the internet is an important space for LGBT+ young people to explore their identity and five things parents and carers can do to help them stay safe online.

In this blog we are looking to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about reporting on Snapchat.

E-safety charity, Childnet, announce winners of the Childnet Film Competition 2015 in association with PhonepayPlus

Exploring how young people have said their experiences online have changed during the pandemic, and give advice for how  teachers and professionals can support them.

Phoebe, an Education Officer at Childnet, looks at the ways you can start a conversation about online safety with your family.

A few highlights from the film competition finalists event brought to you by Eleanor, 16, who is currently on work experience at Childnet.

Recently we have noticed a lot of conversations about the website ‘Omegle’, and we know parents and carers may have also heard about Omegle in the news recently.

Google have announced that it will add more parental controls to its YouTube Kids app.

On Friday, the Online Safety Bill tabled by Baroness Howe received its second hearing.

It’s World Book Day 2021 and at Childnet we have some fantastic, recommended reading for primary-aged children.

The Childnet website now includes three new Hot Topics on the subject of Critical Thinking, these Hot Topics contain advice for Young People, Teachers and Professionals, and Parents and Carers.

This year we have delivered internet safety sessions to 3500 parents and carers.  Our evaluation has shown how the sessions have helped build parents confidence, giving them the skills to talk to their children about staying safe online.

In this blog we will share some of the ways in which young people’s experiences online have changed during the pandemic, and what parents and carers can do to support them with their digital wellbeing.

This is Lisa’s first year of being a Childnet Film Competition Judge, find out more about her role at BAFTA and why she’s looking forward to judging the Childnet Film Competition.

‘Reliability Online’ has been developed in partnership with the Childnet Youth Advisory Board and covers a variety of risks including AI generated imagery, scams, fake news, giveaways, body image, and social media bots.

Tablets for Schools believe tablets can transform education.  We spoke to them to find out more about their mission.

Instagram have released their latest safety and privacy features on the app. These features are designed to improve the experience and safety of young people using Instagram. This blog takes a closer look at some of these new features.

In this blog we explore the safety feature ‘Restricted Mode’ on YouTube; looking at how it works and some things to be aware of when using it.

Find out which workshops the Youth IGF will be attending at this years Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

Childnet have launched ‘Talk it over’, a new research-led resource designed to support educators in facilitating empathetic, honest, and evidence-based conversations on online hate and how to tackle it with secondary aged pupils.

The Childnet Film Competition is a great opportunity for young people to get creative and share online safety messages in video form. We have some great prizes up for grabs again this year which can be won for the entrant’s school or youth club.

The social media app has released some new Digital Wellbeing settings designed to make users aware of how much time they are spending on the app.

On 1 Aug Childnet joined a panel of experts to answer questions from a group of young people.

In this blog we will share some of the ways in which young people’s experiences online have changed during the pandemic and highlight some of the opportunities that online entertainment and socialising can provide.

This blog looks at what age restrictions are in place across the most popular social media services, why they exist and what our advice is for parents and young people.

Here's a deeper look at the resources available to help deliver Safer Internet Day sessions for 14-18 years.

Capture young people’s imagination and creativity through the lens of online safety!

It's important for parents and carers to talk with young people about how to use ChatGPT in a educational and safe way.

A few pictures from the 5th annual Childnet Film Competition that took place on the 14th July 2014

This blog gives site specific guidance about how to deactivate or delete your accounts, and what these options mean.

Find out more about Catherine's role at the BBC and why she’s supporting Film Competition.

Childnet Assistant Education Manager Phoebe explains why she loves her role and being part of the team

Research shows techie teens are shaping how we communicate

With the summer holidays fast approaching we look at some of the tools parents can use to help their children stay safe online

With just over 2 weeks left to enter the Childnet Film Competition we look at some of the key things to know before you send in your entry!

We hear from Paul Broadbent who is cycling in the Prudential Ride London to raise money for Childnet.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for educators to deliver young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored for use with 11-14 year olds.

From bloggers and ‘Instagram stars’ to celebrities, there are a lot of people on Instagram sharing sponsored posts or product endorsements. In this blog we share our top tips for being a critical thinker when it comes to advertising on Instagram.

Take a closer look at the WhatsApp messaging platform and how you can ensure children have a safe experience using it.

We are advertising a four week placement as a Fundraising Intern this summer.

As Childnet launches a new Hot Topic on online sexual harassment, we take a look at what this issue means for young people and what educators need to know about it.

New educational resources, ‘Step Up, Speak Up!’ have been published today by children’s charity Childnet as part of a Europe-wide project to tackle online sexual harassment carried out by young people.

Facebook's new function will have an impact on how you manage your privacy. Learn more about how you can get ready for its launch in the UK.

Childnet is delighted to announce the launch of our new and updated STAR toolkit resource for supporting young people with special educational needs.

Project deSHAME Lead, Maithreyi Rajeshkumar, writes on the experiences of girls when facing online sexual harassment this International Women's Day.

The Childnet Education Team were hugely impressed by this year's winning Storyboard entry - here's why!

We are delighted that we have notified the finalists for this year’s Film Competition.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources to support and educate young people aged 3-18 years old about online issues.

Based on the Education Team’s experience and from talking to schools who have successfully attracted large numbers of parents, this blog looks at ways to attract more parents and carers to your sessions.

Childnet is inviting young people around the world to make a short film about online safety. This year’s theme is ‘How would you make the internet a better place?’

Childnet hosted the fourth annual Film Competition at the BFI in London, announcing two overall winners with Kell Bank CE Primary School announced as the overall winner in the primary category and Eagle House School as the overall winner in the secondary category.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have looked at the effect that screen time can have on the lives of young people, and gave some key questions parents can ask to help them consider their family’s use of screens.

The Childnet website has an exciting new area for children aged 8-11 years old.

More than half (54%) of young people in the UK aged 8-17 heard about Safer Internet Day 2022

Find out more about the Prime Minister's speech about online pornography and making the internet safer for children.

From schools to police forces, over 400 organisations across the UK have pledged their support for Safer Internet Day 2019!

As UKSIC embarks on its fifth phase of co-funding from the European Commission, we look back at the achievements of the Centre over the last thirty months in our end-of-phase report.

Including new advice for children, young people, parents, carers, teachers and professionals.

Chloe our youth judge for the 2013 Film Compeititon shares her thoughts about the event and the fantastic films.

Will Gardner, Childnet’s CEO and UK Safer Internet Centre Director, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honour List for his work in the field of children’s online safety.

The theme of World Book Day 2019 on Thursday 7th March is ‘Share a Story'. Childnet’s Digiduck stories provide wonderful sharing opportunities for the classroom, out of school settings, and at home.

The Childnet Film Competition is back for 2024 – and so is British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) Chief Executive David Austin as one of our expert judges.

Have you ever thought about what you post online and how it could have consequences later on in your life?

Childnet were visited by a group of young people from The Challenge Network. We are incredibly passionate about what we do but the pressure was now on for us to get the The Challenge team excited about our values and cause.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for use in supporting and educating young people aged 3-18 years old about online issues.

The Childnet website has a new exciting addition for children aged 8-11 years old. This blog looks at how teachers and professionals can use the new information specifically developed for children aged 8-11 years old to help support them.

We are delighted to have been awarded £3,000 funding from the Goldsmiths’ Company to support our Film Competition.

The Youth IGF Project 2013 kicked off with a three day residential camp in London last week. Five young people from across the UK came together to prepare for the workshop they will be chairing at the Internet Governance Forum about online anonymity.

Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet, looks at the ways in which educators can harness the power of young people in online safety education.

Entries for the Childnet Film Competition close on Monday 10th June, so with less than one month left to enter we look at some of the key things to know, including a sneak peek at this year’s judging panel!

Nearly half of young people say they would lose a part of who they are without online games, according to Safer Internet Day research.

Upstairs Downstairs actress, Keeley Hawes, launches online guide for parents in partnership with internet safety charity, Childnet International, as a new YouGov study reveals that over a third of parents are unable to spot illegal pirate sites.

Tips for parents during the summer holidays

Childnet’s Education and Youth Engagement Manager Ellie Proffitt discusses how you can use Childnet’s latest resource to raise awareness of online sexual harassment amongst young people and help to increase reporting.

Want to know what it’s like to enter (and win) the Childnet Film Competition? We spoke to Jude, who won the competition in 2016, about his experience of entering and the impact it has had on both him and his school.

Are you thinking about teaching internet safety this term?

How can you know which games are suitable for your children?

Snapchat has recently made it easier for users to report content.

Young people in the UK, Hungary and Denmark have come together to tackle online sexual harassment and what they need from adults to help them to put an end to it.

In this blog, we hear from Amy, Childnet’s Education Manager about what you can expect from a Childnet Education visit.

Childnet call for the inclusion of e-safety in the curriculum

Research from CEOP highlights cases of blackmail and online sexual abuse.

Setting up a profile on a new site or game can seem like a daunting task. Profiles are needed for a variety of sites, from gaming websites and social networking sites to the sites children use for school work. So what is important to keep in mind when helping your child to create their first online account?

n this blog we look at some key resources that can help foster positive mental health among young people, including those specifically looking at body image.

The ideas of digital tattoos, digital footprints and our online reputation are all things that we should look to manage. It is important to consider how in control can we be of our digital tattoo?

Guest blog from a young person who is part of Childnet's Youth IGF Project (www.youthigfproject.com). Matthew shares an insight into the youth team's preparations for chairing a workshop about online anonymity at the IGF.

New PSHE Toolkit on pornography, healthy relationships and body image online for schools to pilot

The prizes for the Film Competition have arrived! The prizes will be given at the finalists’ event at the BFI in London on the 3rd of July and will be awarded for the first, second and third placed entries in both categories. This means any team who is shortlisted will be winning a prize!

You may have seen Virtual Reality (VR) headsets on TV, at friends’ houses, or even have one yourself.

In this blog, Saamya from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s first call, and their plan for the future.

New research has shown us, children as young as 10 are engaging in sexting.

In a letter published in The Telegraph today, Childnet joined together with other members of the Sex Education Forum to urge David Cameron to update sex and relationships teaching guidance that is 13 years old and ‘behind the times’.

The teacher who runs the Childnet Digital Leader Programme at King’s Ely Junior School gives his tips on being a group leader and shares how the programme has helped promote online safety in school

In this blog we look at the things that parents and carers can do to support a young person who has experienced cyberbullying.

Advice for parents and carers with young children using the internet

Childnet has developed a new esafety INSET presentation for school staff

Young people take the lead across the UK for Safer Internet Day on 6th February.

In this blog we give some really useful advice about the things you can do if someone is bullying you (or one of your friends) online.

Childnet response to 18 month progress report of the Bailey Review on the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood.

Plan your Safer Internet Day activities by downloading our education resources

In the wake of news about Cambridge Analytica and Facebook, many people are considering how their personal data is used and stored on Facebook, including how third party apps can have access to your profile and personal information. This blog looks at some practical steps you can take to manage your information.

We spoke to Keith whose film 'We have a choice to make a better internet' won the competition in 2015, about the affect the competition had on him, and got his advice for those using these last few days to make an amazing online safety film!

Top tips for safer webcam use and video chat

Test your online safety knowledge with the Safer Internet Day Quiz.

Childnet has today published research as part of a Europe-wide project that reveals that young people across the UK are being targeted by their peers with online sexual harassment.

Today is the Childnet Film Competition finalists' event! This is where we will be celebrating the amazing work of the competition finalists and announcing who will take 1st, 2nd and 3rd place home in each category!

Less than a month to get your fantatsic films to us!

Sexting and the lawHow can you help pupils understand the different consequences of sexting?

Will Gardner, our CEO and Director in the UK Safer Internet Centre, reflects on the huge success of Safer Internet Day 2018.

Yesterday saw the finalist’s event of the Childnet Film Competition, where 6 talented schools got to see their films on the big screen at the BFI and find out who was taking home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

With only one month left until the Childnet Film Competition closes for entries, it’s time to get your camera rolling and your creativity flowing.

July 2006Make sure that you ask your mobile operator these questions when purchasing a phone so that you can ensure you have the tools and support in place to help protect your child from potentially harmful content and contact.You can now access the Internet on most mobile phones and whilst this access brings a world of incredible opportunities in terms of communication, interaction and entertainment, there are certain potential risks to children posed via the Internet. These risks include accessing potentially harmful content, such as pornography, possible dangerous contact with strangers in chatrooms and commercial pressures like spam and intrusive advertising. The UK Mobile Operators have recognised these risks and have taken steps to help you protect your child from potentially harmful content accessible via your mobile phone. There are also things you can do to block premium rate calls and texts. This guide (below) written by children’s internet charity, Childnet International, gives you a checklist of important questions to ask your Mobile Operator when purchasing a mobile phone so that you can ensure you have the tools and support to help protect children and make sure they get the most out of using their mobile phones safely.Download Childnet’s ‘Checklist for Parents’ on mobile phones(488kb) This guide focuses on what your operator can do to support parents, and does not address other relevant issues in relation to children and mobile phones, such as advice on the safe and responsible use of mobiles, or the health discussion around children’s use of mobile phones. For more information and advice on recognising the potential risks and safe and responsible use of mobiles, see www.chatdanger.com/mobiles. For more information on mobile phones and children's health, then please look at the Department of Health site, www.dh.gov.uk.

Download the Safer Internet Day Film to use as part of your SID activities

We are looking to recruit a Deputy CEO, a key role within the organisation that provides the opportunity for hands-on as well as strategic working. It is a full time position and works across the range of projects and activities at Childnet.

Find out more about what some of our Digital Leaders have been doing this month!

What impact is exposure to negative forms of user-generated content online having on young people?

Join the hundreds of schools running activities this Safer Internet Day.

We are looking for an experienced and hard-working Project Manager to help grow our Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.

We’re delighted to welcome Fabian as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with him to find out a bit more about his new role here at Childnet.

Childnet Education Sessions help young people feel confident about using the internet safely

Tips for parents and carers this Safer Internet Day

From privacy to parental controls - resources for parents and carers who want to know more about gaming.

After reviewing entries from each country in the UK, we are delighted to announce the six finalists for the 10th annual Childnet Film Competition.

Available to download in 11 languages

New advice from Childnet and PhonepayPlus

Safer Internet Day 2017 reached more people than ever before, with 3 million children and 2 million parents hearing about the day!

The youth-led event in Brussels will bring together young people and experts from the UK, Denmark and Hungary who have been working on the issue of online sexual harassment for the past two years.

The Childnet Digital Leaders Programme is an initiative that strives to educate and empower young people to use the internet safely and responsibly.

Find out what parents and carers said they learnt from a Childnet Education Session

Read our tips to help keep children safe while using internet-enabled technologies.

On the 2nd November members of parliament debated sexual harassment and violence in schools, following a report published last year which suggested sexual harassment among pupils had become

Childnet launch a guide for teachers that will help support the teaching of e-safety as outlined in the new Computing curriculum.

Whether you’re new to internet safety or want to brush up your knowledge at the start of term, our webinars are for you.

We’re delighted to welcome Amy as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with Amy to find out a bit more about what she’ll be doing here at Childnet.

The Childnet Film Competition is a great opportunity for young people to get creative and share online safety messages in video form.

Recommendations from EU Kids Online (London School of Economics) about what young people, parents, carers, educators, industry and governments can do to create a better and safer internet.

Positive Content Competition, entry information

From applying to universities to getting a job, it’s important to have a positive digital footprint.

The UK Safer Internet Centre has launched top tips and advice pages especially for Safer Internet Day 2019.

In this blog, Olu from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s third call in preparation for their residential in October.

For the sixth year running, the Youth IGF Project has enabled a group of young people from the UK to share their voice at the Internet Governance Forum, a UN-mandated global conference about the future of the internet.

The Office of Fair Trading has published the results of its investigation into whether children are being unfairly pressured or encouraged to pay for additional content in web and app-based games.

Kat Tremlett, a practitioner on the Professionals Online Safety Helpline, gives her advice for professionals who are concerned about cyberbullying this Anti-Bullying Week.

Hadia, a Digital Leader from Canons High School, was chosen to form part of this years Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Panel.  She attended the Safer Internet Forum (SIF) in Brussels and wrote this guest blog, with her Group Leader Ms Shah, about her experience.

The summer holidays are here – and it’s important that parents and carers ensure their child's online safety.

Girlguiding's new campaign, Girls Matter, is asking politicians to listen to the voice of girls and young women.

Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer – and today is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women across science, technology, engineering and maths, and provide inspiring role models and motivate the next generation of women to get involved in STEM subjects.

On Monday 13th November Childnet Digital Leaders from Sarah Bonnell School in London visited the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport today to discuss the recently launched Internet Safety Strategy.

There are now only two weeks to go until Safer Internet Day! We are running down the top 6 things you can do now to get ready to celebrate on the 5th February.

Ofcom launch a new guide to help consumers use apps safely and securely on mobile phones

A team of young people chaired a workshop about online anonymity at the Internet Governance Forum in Indonesia last week.

New video from the Royal Foundation’s Taskforce gives young people three steps to take when they witness cyberbullying.

The supporters list showcases what activities are taking place across the UK on Safer Internet Day to promote the safe and positive use of technology.

The popular esafety book, Digiduck's Big Decision, is back and it's a brand new version.

Our UK Youth delegate Morgan Kneath, has written about his experiences in Brussels at the Safer Internet Forum last month. He was part of 30 Young European Panel members who attended from all over Europe.

As Anti-Bullying Week comes to a close it is important to continue the conversations and messages that were highlighted during the week. Here are our 6 top tips for starting a conversation with your child about cyberbullying.

For Safer Internet Day on the 5th February we have created a range of resources for parents and carers this safer internet day, including fun activities, conversation starters, top tips and more.

Hi, my name is Ruqayyah, and in this blog I will be writing a summary describing my wonderful experiences working with Childnet from 2019 onwards.

Awards celebrate the schools and individuals who are helping children and young people stay safe online.

Blog entry promting Safer Internet Day 2014 Education resources

Teachers around the UK are invited to take part in a consultation to shape PSHE and RSE education in schools.

This summer the Childnet Film Competition invited schools and youth organisations from across the UK to capture their internet safety messages in a short film, looking at the theme of ‘Connect with respect’.

Our popular e-safety story, Digiduck’s Big Decision, is now available as a free app for tablets.

This week is Anti-Bullying week. Let's put a stop to cyberbullying, together.

Our Education Team give their advice for teachers wanting to deliver online safety messages in their schools.

With just one week to go until Safer Internet Day on the 5th February, now is the perfect time to reflect on how your school is promoting online safety.

We sat down with our new Education Officers to find out more about why they joined Childnet and what drew them to the online safety space.

Research from LSE shows that exposure to cyberbullying and harmful user-generated content is on the rise, while exposure to sexual messages has decreased, and young people are less likely to talk to strangers online or use social networking sites underage.

A glamourous way to help make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people!

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday over and Christmas fast approaching there are plenty of new gadgets that parents and carers may be thinking about buying for their children.

Calling all young people aged 8-13! Now’s the time to test your online safety knowledge and take our 2019 Safer Internet Day Quiz.

Safer Internet Day 2014 takes 2nd place in the 'Making the Internet a Safer Place' category.

Take a look at what one teacher is doing in order to educate her pupils about online safety

Ofcom have today released the findings from their 2017 Children's media use and attitudes report, which focuses on children’s behaviour online and the way in which they interact with fake news.

With Safer Internet Day coming up on 5th February, the Digital Leader's preparations are in full swing!

We are overjoyed to be able to present the revamped, remodelled and reimagined Childnet website We hope you like it!

Have you taught e-safety in your school this year?  Did your pupils create a resource?  Then why not enter it into the Youth Manifesto Competition.

Find out more about Safer Internet Day 2014 educational resources for primary and secondary pupils, and for parents.

We’re delighted to welcome Phoebe as the newest member of the Childnet team! We caught up with her to find out a bit more her new role here at Childnet.

Will Gardner OBE, Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, reflects on the huge success of Safer Internet Day 2019.

We have launched the Safer Internet Day Have your Say survey, which asks children and young people from the UK to consider what they believe will make the internet a better place, also giving them the chance to reflect on their own online responsibilities, considering how the way they act online can affect their own and other people's online experiences. We will present the collated views and opinions of children and young people across the UK to the government on Safer Internet Day.

Guide to show you how to check that you’re happy with everything that might appear about you in a Graph Search.

Every Safer Internet Day hundreds of organisations across the UK join the supporters list to share what they are doing to support the day.

Childnet worked with Disney and the cast and creative team behind Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, finding out their online safety tips for young people.

Positive and inspiring use of the internet is at the heart of our Film Competition 2013. Childnet is inviting all schools and youth organisations in the UK to enter our challenge. Two separate projects are in place for primary and secondary aged children. This year the themes will revisit the key messages from Safer Internet Day 2013

Advice launched for young people on safer video chat and webcam use.

Miss Cuddihy from Ballymena Academy looks at her Childnet Digital Leaders' time at the House of Us event

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday over, and Christmas not far away, we look at the things you can do before handing over any tech presents on Christmas day

Digiduck is a beautiful illustrated children's book created by Childnet, which can be read online and now is available to order as a hard copy from this site.

Childnet International, a leading internet safety charity, is seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher to join our vibrant Education Team.

The BBC is launching a new programme supporting secondary school pupils to identify real news and filter out fake or false information.

Anti-bullying week 2018 ran from 19th to 23rd of November 2018 and Digital Leaders from around the UK ran a variety of fantastic events.

We are excited to announce that the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme has received the prestigious Teach Primary Award! 🎉🏆 Our Digital Leaders educational platform has received a highly commended award in the APPS category from the judge panel for the Teach Primary Awards! This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and […]

Parents are today being encouraged and empowered to support their children's online activities, especially around online gaming, on Safer Internet Day.

Minister Edward Timpson attends finalist screening to celebrate young people’s digital creativity

The Digital Leaders from Stanburn Primary School tell us about the exciting things they have done since training as Childnet Digital Leaders.

For Safer Internet Day 2019, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for educators to deliver to young people aged 3-18 years old, including specific resources tailored to 14-18 year olds.

Following months of planning and research, the theme for the next chapter of Safer Internet Day has been revealed!

Families all around the UK will be encouraged to discover the digital world together today, as activities get underway to mark Safer Internet Day, 2012. It's the 9th edition of the annual global event and this year's theme – Connecting Generations – highlights the benefits of sharing internet safety know-how at home.

SID 2015 date and theme confirmed!

Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children.

In this blog we look to answer some of the questions most frequently asked by parents.

Government Minister welcomes new multi-lingual CD-ROM giving parents advice on internet safety. Childnet International, the children’s internet charity, announced today the launch of its latest Know IT All multimedia CD-ROM aimed at helping parents better support their children’s positive and safe use of the internet. In order to support the whole community, a summary of the advice has been translated into Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu and British Sign Language.

RDI Director, Mike Davies, answers our questions.

The government is asking parents, teachers and young people from across England to help shape a new relationships and sex education curriculum that will help them stay safe and face the challenges of the modern world.

We are looking to appoint a full-time School Relations and Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day running of Childnet’s educational projects as well as provide broader financial administrative support to Childnet’s Business Manager.

27 April 2011Childnet has been pleased to support Trend Micro in encouraging young people to make positive choices online in the second annual 'What's your story' internet safety video competition.Entries were received from both individuals and schools across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and the eventual winners of Trend Micro's second annual international video contest were two young filmmakers from Ohio, U.S. with the judges feeling that their video delivered a compelling message to youth everywhere.

We caught-up with Deborah to find out how the race went and say a massive thank you.

New Year is a great time to make some new resolutions. Here are some ideas of online safety resolutions you could make as a family in 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.

Childnet are working with the NSPCC to share young people's thoughts at the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) Summit on 28th June. As a result we want to ask as many young people as possible about what is trending on the internet and what they think are the better ways to control content and protect children online. The summit will give us the opportunity to share directly with the government, policy makers and key internet services the thoughts of young people from across the UK.

Childnet trains a team of leading e-safety educators to help expand its reach in schools

The ‘Life in likes’ report launched today by the Children’s Commissioner for England is based on a series of focus groups with 32 children aged 8 to 12 years.

Safer Internet Day (SID)2019 which will take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019, with the global theme of ‘Together for a better internet’.

Childnet have today responded to the Byron Review’s call for evidence on Children and New Technology.

Top tips from Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean in EastEnders – the victim of the abuse – with tips on how to deal with online bullies along with advice on preventing bullying in the first place.

Advice about how to support young people who have seen something upsetting online

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

Childnet are pleased to support the World Book Day launch of The Cybernuts, Who wnts 2 no? featuring a laugh-out-loud tale of a boy with a plan to get-rich-quick, his two smart friends and some evil aliens, created by O2 to raise children’s awareness of online safety.

Almost 2,000 people have already checked out the free online resource to help keep children with ASD safe online.

We give our four ideas for making Safer Internet Day 2018 a success in your school!

Some teachers may be concerned that their school might not have the right technology to be able to run the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme. Danielle Antha, Project Manager for the programme, explains how easy it is to get involved.

Will Gardner has joined the judging panel for Trend Micro's 'What's Your Story?' film contest as one of the international judges comprised of internet safety experts from around the world. The contest aims to help parents, teachers and young people to become more aware of internet safety, with categories including; Being a Good Citizen and Maintaining your Online Privacy.

The Well Versed project has finished and the result is an esafety film created by teenagers who love, live and breathe the internet.

For Safer Internet Day 2018, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for 3-18s, including resources tailored for 3-7 year olds.

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.

Childnet are delighted to announce the winners of our Film Competition! On July 9th 2012 we invited 6 schools to join us at our Film Competition finalist event. This year we experienced more entries then ever before at an incredibly high standard! The themes leant themselves to some really creative films. The primary category theme was

Safer Internet Day 2014 recognised within the 'Making the Internet a Safer Place' category of this years Nominet Internet Awards

Help to make Safer Internet Day 2018 the biggest yet by signing up to our Thunderclap.

As the new academic year starts, we look at some of the free resources available to help you to get back to school ready!

Childnet was supported in the London Marathon by London secondary school teacher Andy Marlow, who ran a very swift time in only his 3rd marathon!

Learn how to manage the key safety features on your favoriate social networks and online services

For Safer Internet Day 2018, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for 3-18s, including resources tailored for 7 – 11 year olds.

Our parents and carers section of our website is full of useful information about the key things impacting on the lives of young people online.

While "X" presents new opportunities for the platform and its users, it also raises concerns about online safety for young internet users.

Childnet is thrilled that Andy Marlow is running the Virgin London Marathon in aid of Childnet. We asked Andy a few questions about himself, why he enjoys running and why he’s running for Childnet.

We catch up with Vicki Hayles who is cycling 100 miles to support Childnet.

Calling all young people aged 8-13! Now’s the time to test your online safety knowledge and take this 2018 Safer Internet Day Quiz.

Primary schools, secondary schools and youth groups across the UK have until Tuesday 1st June to create and submit their Childnet Film Competition 2021 entries.

Your learners could be in with a chance of winning a huge prize for your school or youth group.

Are you passionate about enhancing digital safety in your school? Do you want to empower your students with essential digital skills and grow their leadership skills? If so, we invite you to join our upcoming FREE webinar on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 16:00. Register Now. In this informative webinar, you will have the opportunity […]

Will Gardner has joined the judging panel for Trend Micro ‘What’s Your Story?’ film contest for the second year running. The 2012 ‘What’s your Story?’ competition, invites schools, families, and individuals over seven years old in the UK, to create and submit a short video, song, story, poem or drawing to share their advice to other young people about ‘How to be Web Safe’.

Childnet has today announced the shortlist of schools and youth groups who will get to see their short film on the big screen.

For Safer Internet Day 2018, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for 3-18s, including resources tailored for 11-14 year olds.

Keith Chirozva's 2015 Childnet Film Competition success helped him secure a university place and unlock his considerable creative talents - could it change your life too?

We sat down with our new Education Officers to find out more about why they joined Childnet and what drew them to the online safety space.

The Upper Secondary Toolkit has been created by Childnet as part of the UKSIC for pupils in Key Stage 4 and above.  Whilst there has been a wealth of resources about e- safety and online conduct for pupils at Key Stage 2 and 3, there are however far fewer resources for pupils at Key Stage 4 and 5. The toolkit contains two different resources the Advanced Project and the ‘Picture This’ our drama activity, these activities have been matched to the skills and interests of young people aged 14-19.

We spoke to Deborah, 1 of the 10 Talk Straight & Schools Broadband team who are running the Leeds 10K, to find out what inspired them to raise money for Childnet.

5 things to do this week to help you prepare for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 6th February.

Speaking at the state opening of Parliament, the Queen said the UK will lead the way in making sure the internet is safe for all, especially children.

To bring the Safer Internet Day Connecting Generations theme to life, the UK Safer Internet Centre hosted a multi-generational, multi-stakeholder event, bringing together children, young people, their parents and grandparents, plus representatives from industry, government, law enforcement, academia, charities and parenting groups.

Do you know some talented young people that would love to enter Childnet's Film Competition 2014?

The UK Safer Internet Centre has launched top tips and advice pages especially for Safer Internet Day 2018.

Disney's Vice President of Global Public Policy Jim Filippatos is part of the Childnet Film Competition 2021 judging panel - and believes that a compelling story allows audiences to connect with a film.

The BBFC is 100 this year. They are the organisation that gives age ratings to films, DVDs and some films online. You see their black card in the cinema when you go to see a movie, or their white card online when you download one. To celebrate the centenary the BBFC is inviting kids to redesign their Black Card. The winning entry will have their design made in to real black card to be shown in cinemas. You can also win other cool prizes including the chance to train to be a BBFC examiner for a day with your class and rate movies and trailers yourself.

Have your say about how to make the internet a better place.

For Safer Internet Day 2018, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created educational resources for 3-18s, including resources tailored for 14-18 year olds.

Schools and youth groups across the UK have been busy getting creative and having fun with their films and storyboards ahead of the Childnet Film Competition entry deadline on Tuesday 1st June.

The South West Grid for Learning's Esafety Live Briefings will cover questions including: How can your online reputation damage your career? How can you safely use Facebook to engage with your children? The events this year include 12 workshop sessions on a wide range of topics on games-based learning, bullying, parental engagement and support as well as resources to use in the classroom. The sessions will deliver useful, current advice and information regarding the safe and proactive use of online technologies in learning and education.

Support the Stop, Look and Listen Campaign

We are delighted to announce that the Safer Internet Day supporters list has reached over 1,000 supporters!

Young people are growing up in a world where technology has always been present for them and this can have both a positive and negative impact on their lives.

The Evidence Group of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) has launched its new webpage on UK Safer Internet Centre site, sharing the latest research in the field of child internet safety and championing evidence-based policy making.

Join Digiduck, Smartie the Penguin and our other storybook characters in learning about online safety this World Book Day!

#ItStartsWithUs this Safer Internet Day – top tips for getting involved on social media.

Thanks to everyone who made a pledge for Safer Internet Day we are pleased to announce we are now the current record holders for ‘Most pledges received for an internet safety campaign in 24 hours' with a total of 16,372 pledges.

We wanted to make sure that learning how to deal with upsetting content online is accessible and engaging.

Childnet, as part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, is organising Safer Internet Day in the UK, which is on 7th February 2012. The theme for the next Safer Internet Day is Connecting Generations with the slogan

Be inspired by watching the winning films from the Childnet Film Competition 2013

Safer Internet Day is taking place on Tuesday 6th February! With one week to go, we look at all the things you can do to get involved in #SID2018!

Head of Education at the British Film Institute, Mark Reid, provides his filmmaking advice to young people, schools and youth groups ahead of Film Competition 2021.

Childnet's Youth IGF Project is now in its third year of bringing the voice of youth to the Internet Governance Forum. This September, eight young people from the UK travelled to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Nairobi to bring their unique perspective to the discussions. The IGF is a UN mandated conference and it convenes annually to bring together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss a common vision for the future of the internet.

Prime Minister and Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle join hundreds of organisations in pledging their support for the day organised by the UK Safer Internet Centre

For Safer Internet Day 2018, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created a pack of activities and ideas for parents and carers to use with children from the age of 3 to 18.

Is your primary or secondary school, or youth group, entering Childnet Film Competition ahead of the June 1st closing date?

Along with the many positive things which young people may see or experience online, they can also encounter things which worry or upset them.

Just a month after taking over as the UK Safer Internet Centre (SIC), the new centre comprised of Childnet International, the South West Grid for Learning and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) organised two successful events for Safer Internet Day placing children, young people, teachers and parents at the heart of events.

Childnet launches a discussion forum to invite educators to share their experiences about autism and online safety.

New research commissioned by the UK Safer Internet Centre, to mark Safer Internet Day 2018, has revealed that young people are more likely to have a positive experience than a negative experience when online.

Launched today (22nd April), our impact report looks at the reach of Safer Internet Day 2021 and the positive impact that it had on children, young people, parents, carers, and teachers.

Raising awareness this International Pronouns Day.

Positive and inspiring use of the internet is at the heart of the Childnet Film Challenge 2012. Childnet is inviting all schools and youth organisations in the UK to enter our challenge. Two separate projects are in place for primary and secondary aged children. The theme will be revealed to entrants on Monday 16th April 2012.

PM welcomes progress but warns there is more to do.

On Wednesday 21st June Childnet Digital Leaders were selected from Bristol Free School to speak at the NSPCC ‘How safe are our children?’ Conference.

More top tips from the Childnet Film Competition 2021 judges as Stan McCoy of the Motion Picture Association gives his advice to budding filmmakers.

Threads is a new app from Instagram that allows users to connect with their close friends and followers in a more private and personal way. It has a similar look and formatting to Twitter, leading many experts to dub it the “Twitter competitor”. Threads is designed to be a more intimate and casual platform than […]

As a three time Nominet Internet Award winner (2007, 2009 and 2010) Childnet are pleased to have been invited to help judge the Nominet Internet Awards 2011, launched on Safer Internet Day, 8th February 2011.

A great opportunity for young people to help CREATE a better internet!

Yesterday was the Childnet Film competition 2017 Finalists’ event! The event was attended by 43 young people and over 40 Industry guests. The event revolved around the young people and the films that they had created, with a private screening of the finalists’ films at the BFI on London’s Southbank.

Childnet Film Competition judge David Austin is 'looking forward to seeing all the brilliant entries' from schools and youth groups this year.

Childnet forms the UK Safer Internet Centre on 1st January 2011 working in partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation and the South West Grid for Learning. As the SIC, Childnet is responsible for organising Safer Internet Day in the UK.

Q&A: Dr Sarah Helps, Clinical Psychologist

Today the UK Safer Internet Centre has launched new tailored online safety guides for key professionals working with children, including social workers, healthcare professionals, residential care settings and governors/trustees.

As an organisation our mission is to make the internet a safe and great place for children to be. This week ‘Everyone’s Invited’, a campaign to eradicate rape culture, has seen young people sharing testimonies,  their experiences of sexual harassment and violence both online and offline, shining a light on these behaviours in schools.

Get ahead and embed online safety in the curriculum.

Will Gardner, Childnet CEO, speaks at the Family Online Safety Institute conference in Washington DC in November, and picks up a FOSI award for Outstanding Achievement.

Childnet today launched the STAR Toolkit, a new online safety resource that offers practical advice and teaching activities to help secondary schools explore internet safety with young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Childnet’s 8th annual Film Competition will be held on Monday 3rd July. This year the theme of the competition is ‘be the change’, inviting young people to use films to encourage their peers to make a positive change online.

Twitch is a streaming service which is extremely popular among young people. In this blog we look at what Twitch is and explore some key things for parents and carers to be aware of.

Coronation Street Star Kym Marsh has teamed up with internet safety charity, Childnet International, to launch a new guide that keeps parents, teachers and young people well informed about how to stay safe and legal when downloading and accessing music, films and TV on the internet.

Anti-Bullying Alliance and Childnet launch new SEND cyber-bullying guidance to support young people

Today is the Childnet Film Competition finalists' event! This is where we will be celebrating the amazing work of the competition finalists and announcing who will take 1st, 2nd and 3rd place home in each category!

BAFTA's Lisa Prime says Film Competition is a great opportunity for young people to swap ideas and create something special with friends and classmates