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Get back to school ready with these online safety resources
As the new academic year starts, we look at some of the free resources available to help you to get back to school ready!
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Back to School: Social Media advice for teachers from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline
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.
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Teachers’ role in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme
Whilst young people are leading the way in the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme, this blog looks at the important role that teachers play too.
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Privacy settings on Instagram - answering some FAQs
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.
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British Film Institute train Digital Leaders competition winners
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.
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Screen Time and Healthy Balance – New Hot Topic
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.
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Are you looking for new ways to teach RSE?
New PSHE Toolkit on pornography, healthy relationships and body image online for schools to pilot
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What happens if I unfollow someone on Instagram?
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.
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Schools, Fake Accounts and RIPAs - advice from the POSH Helpline
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline give advice for schools, in this blog they look at what to do about fake accounts on social media.
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Film Competition 2018 – things to do before you enter
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!
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New advice for schools about supporting young victims of peer to peer sexual violence and harassment
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.
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One month left to enter the Childnet Film Competition
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.
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A parent’s guide to YouTube Restricted Mode
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.
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GDPR is coming, but what does it mean to my school?
This blog looks at what GDPR means and what is needed in order to be compliant with this new law
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Critical Thinking - New Hot Topic
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.
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Meet the Childnet Film Competition Judges: Catherine McAllister, BBC
Find out more about Catherine's role at the BBC and why she’s supporting Film Competition.
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Age Restrictions on Social Media Services
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.
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Meet the Childnet Film Competition Judges: Joanna van der Meer: BFI
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.
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The impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health
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.
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New Staff Led Online Safety Presentation for Parents and Carers
Childnet have published a new presentation to be led by school staff to advise parents and carers about online safety.
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Meet the Childnet Film Competition Judges: David Austin, Chief Executive, BBFC
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.
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Picture This – drama resource about sexting Updated for 2018
Educators can now access the updated version of our educational resource looking at issues around sexting.
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Safer Internet Day 2018 reaches 45% of young people in the UK
The Safer Internet Day 2018 Impact Report has been published by the UK Safer Internet Centre.
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Digital leaders develop alternative online safety education facility in school
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.
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38% of teachers aware of pupils they teach sexually harassing other pupils
This week NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union published research into pupil wellbeing, mental health and experiences of sexual harassment.
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A closer look at the Childnet Film Competition
As part of our work in the UK Safer Internet Centre, we recently launched the Childnet Film Competition 2018.
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Exciting role in the Childnet Digital Leaders team
We are looking for an experienced and hard-working Project Manager to help grow our Childnet Digital Leaders Programme.
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Being Smart with Your Smartphone – New resource to use with 8-11 year olds
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.
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Join Childnet as our Deputy CEO
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.
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Primary Digital Leaders give their thoughts on Safer Internet Day 2018
This Safer Internet Day a group of young people from across the UK were invited to the Safer Internet Day youth event in London
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Safer Internet Day 2018 youth event video content is now live!
The videos show what happened at the London Safer Internet Day event, as well as key speeches from young people, industry and government.
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Today is World Book Day - Celebrate with Digiduck!
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!
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Education for a Connected World
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.
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Childnet Digital Leaders take part in Safer Internet Day 2018
The Stanburn Primary School Digital Leaders tell us about their time at the Safer Internet Day event in London.
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Childnet Digital Leaders Prepare for Safer Internet Day
Young people take the lead across the UK for Safer Internet Day on 6th February.
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Getting involved in Safer Internet Day – resources for parents and carers
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.
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1 week to go until Safer Internet Day
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!
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How to get involved in the Safer Internet Day Social media campaign
#ItStartsWithUs this Safer Internet Day – top tips for getting involved on social media.
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Safer Internet Day reaches 1,000 Supporters
We are delighted to announce that the Safer Internet Day supporters list has reached over 1,000 supporters!
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In focus: SID2018 Educational resources for 14-18 year olds
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.
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2 weeks until Safer Internet Day - key things to do now
5 things to do this week to help you prepare for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 6th February.
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In focus: SID2018 Educational resources for 7 to 11 year olds
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.
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Join the 2018 Safer Internet Day Thunderclap
Help to make Safer Internet Day 2018 the biggest yet by signing up to our Thunderclap.
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4 ways your school can get involved in Safer Internet Day
We give our four ideas for making Safer Internet Day 2018 a success in your school!
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Children’s Commissioner #lifeinlikes report into experiences of 8-12s on social media
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.
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Setting online safety resolutions with your family
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
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Government launches call for evidence on relationships and sex education
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.
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Department for Education publishes guidance on sexual harassment
Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children.
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Digital Leaders lead school assembly about safety
The Digital Leaders from Stanburn Primary School tell us about the exciting things they have done since training as Childnet Digital Leaders.
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BBC journalists will educate young people about fake news
The BBC is launching a new programme supporting secondary school pupils to identify real news and filter out fake or false information.
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Press release: UK youth targeted with sexual harassment on the internet
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.
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Almost 2 in 5 young people have seen fake news online
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.
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Things to consider when buying tech gifts this Christmas
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.
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Consultation for teachers about PSHE and RSE in a digital age
Teachers around the UK are invited to take part in a consultation to shape PSHE and RSE education in schools.
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6 Tips for having a conversation with your child about cyberbullying
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.
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Stop Speak Support when you see online bullying
New video from the Royal Foundation’s Taskforce gives young people three steps to take when they witness cyberbullying.
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Advice for Professionals this Anti-Bullying Week
Kat Tremlett, a practitioner on the Professionals Online Safety Helpline, gives her advice for professionals who are concerned about cyberbullying this Anti-Bullying Week.
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Childnet Digital Leaders discuss the Internet Safety Strategy at DCMS
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.
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Online reputation – taking care of your digital footprint
From applying to universities to getting a job, it’s important to have a positive digital footprint.
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Safer Internet Day 2017 Impact Report published
Safer Internet Day 2017 reached more people than ever before, with 3 million children and 2 million parents hearing about the day!
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Gaming – resources for parents and careers
From privacy to parental controls - resources for parents and carers who want to know more about gaming.
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Ballymena Academy's time at the House of Us event
Miss Cuddihy from Ballymena Academy looks at her Childnet Digital Leaders' time at the House of Us event
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The Safer Internet Day 2018 Supporters List is Live
Every Safer Internet Day hundreds of organisations across the UK join the supporters list to share what they are doing to support the day.
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Childnet announces new Youth Advisory Board
Childnet is delighted to announce the launch of our new Youth Advisory Board
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Childnet Digital Leaders mark the launch of Facebook partnership at ‘House of Us’ event
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.
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Facebook announces new partnership with the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme
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.
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Polls and voting in Instagram stories
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.
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Internet Safety Strategy Green Paper published today
Today the Government has published a consultation that will help shape the UK’s strategies around online safety.
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Free resources for teachers
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.
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Register as a Safer Internet Day 2018 supporter
Get involved in Safer Internet Day 2018 with new campaign toolkit and supporter registration!
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Children’s Commissioner looks at young peoples’ rights on social media
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.
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Over three thousand young people across the UK become Childnet Digital Leaders
Our Childnet Digital Leaders are trained to champion positive use of technology in their school in order to educate their peers.
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76% of girls are confident in their digital skills
New research from Girlguiding looks at the experiences that girls have in their everyday lives, both online and offline.
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Trust Me gains PSHE accreditation
Childnet’s Trust Me resource is now a PSHE accredited resource.
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Schools online safety calendar updated for 2017/18
Stuck for ideas whilst planning your school’s online safety activities? Our updated online safety calendar could help you out!
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PHE launches ‘Rise Above for Schools’ programme
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.
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What is a Snapchat streak?
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?
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NSPCC publish report into young people’s use of online services
The NSPCC Net Aware Report 2017: “Freedom to express myself safely” aims to provide a snapshot of young people’s online lives.
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Free cyberbullying resources for teachers
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.
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New Online Safety Awareness Pack for Schools
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.
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Keeping your account secure on Instagram
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.
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New online safety agreement template
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.
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Staff Online Safety INSET Presentation – Updated for 2017-18
Teachers can now access our updated staff INSET presentation ready for September 2017!
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Livestreaming - New Hot Topic for young people
New Hot Topic for young people to help them to livestream safely
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Childnet Education Officer - A week in the life
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.
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Livestreaming - top tips from young people
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.
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Online hate 'as serious as face-to-face'
Today the Crown Prosecution Service pledges to treat online hate crimes as seriously as those committed face to face.
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Over 1 in 10 young people have ‘gone live’
Our new youth research finds Facebook Live, Instagram Live and YouTube Live are the most popular livestreaming services among 8-17 year olds.
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What is it like being a Childnet Digital Leader?
We hear from three Childnet Digital Leaders as they look back at their time as part of the programme, giving an insight into what it means to be a Digital Leader.
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Guardian Saints announce winner of their Safer Internet Day Competition
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.
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Half of UK girls have experienced some form of online harassment
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.
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Government to strengthen UK data protection law
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.
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Childnet Digital Leaders share their achievements
Digital Leaders from St Joan of Arch RC Primary School tell us their achievements and how they have inspired others in their school
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Cyberbullying - advice for parents and carers
We give advice for parents and carers concerned about cyberbullying and practical tips for how they can support their child.
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Safer Internet Day 2018 Theme Announced!
Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February 2018 with the new slogan
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Online challenges - advice for parents
Advice for parents about how to talk to young people about the issues raised by online challenges.
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A day in the life of a Childnet School Relations and Administration Assistant
In this blog we look at what a day in the life of a School Relations and Administration Assistant would look like.
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Online gaming: updated guidance for parents
From virtual reality to the latest advice: our updated guide will help parents and carers get to grips with their children’s online gaming
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Mandatory age verification to view online pornography
Yesterday the Digital Minister Matt Hancock signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act 2017 which achieved Royal Assent in April.
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Childnet Digital Leaders give top tips for staying safe online
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!