Posted on
04 March 2019
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.
Primary
young people
Posted on
09 March 2017
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.
parents
young people
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Posted on
10 August 2016
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.
parents
young people
Posted on
01 December 2015
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.
young people
Posted on
24 November 2015
Ever wondered if all apps are ok to download or what in-app purchasing is? Read our top tips and advice.
apps
young people
Posted on
20 October 2015
Use our simple checklist to help manage and maintain your online reputation.
online reputation
young people
Posted on
25 August 2015
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.
privacy
social networking
young people
Posted on
14 May 2015
A leading psychiatrist has warned that a rise in cyberbullying and sexting among teenagers could lead to more adults with mental health problems.
young people
cyberbullying
sexting
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Posted on
12 May 2015
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.
Childnet Film Competition
young people
Comments
Posted on
29 April 2015
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.
young people
industry