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11 October 2019
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!
Safer Internet Day
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Posted on
26 September 2019
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.
pornography
teachers and professionals
parents
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Posted on
09 August 2019
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.
Screentime
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Posted on
02 August 2019
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.
Instagram
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Posted on
29 July 2019
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.
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Posted on
17 July 2019
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.
summer holidays
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Posted on
08 July 2019
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.
Harry Potter
Wizards Unite
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Posted on
31 May 2019
In this blog we look at the things that parents and carers can do to support a young person who has experienced cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying
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Posted on
24 May 2019
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.
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Posted on
07 May 2019
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.
Netflix
Parental Controls
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