Carmel from the POSH helpline breaks down some guidance for schools to support parents with remote learning.
2nd February 2021
To make sure you know where to be this Safer Internet Day, this article details the schedule of events that outlines what event is happening, where it’s taking place and at what time. Join us on the 9th of February
1st February 2021
This Safer Internet Day, the POSH Helpline are running a Q & A event to answer your questions about online safety. Put forward your question here and find out more about our topic for this year's theme.
28th January 2021
Last March we launched the new version of Whisper, our anonymous reporting tool. We are pleased to announce that we have just updated the service and are now offering it free to schools again for a 5 week period to support them during lockdown.
14th January 2021
Schools are having to adapt fast to remote learning once again. The POSH helpline answers some very important questions around how to manage your teaching duties throughout the current lockdown.
13th January 2021
The UKSIC has compiled a report that outlines our key achievements over the past two years including the impact of Safer Internet Day, the support of the hotlines and helplines, along with the resources created by the three partners.
17th December 2020
The UK Government have announced that there will be new rules introduced with how online tech firms are held accountable towards certain online content. Social media platforms and other firms will now have a duty of care to protect children from online harms
15th December 2020
Find out about what you can setup on the new Xbox Series X, including parental controls and privacy features for the new generation of gaming.
9th December 2020
In the run up to Christmas, we will be running our very own online safety advent calendar on social media. Find out what's in store and get following on our platforms!
27th November 2020
With the launch of the UKSIC Helpline annual report, Carmel Glassbrook has broken down the key findings and highlights in this latest article.
26th November 2020
Andy Robertson, the author of the Taming Gaming book writes about the educational benefits of Video Games whilst suggesting some key titles to explore.
4th November 2020
A new report will highlight how hundreds of people working with young people could be facing mental health issues as a result of online harms.
2nd November 2020
The University of Suffolk invites you to participate in a project to investigate what parents, guardians and professionals think about online safety resources created by Internet Matters and SWGfL
12th October 2020
We are so happy to have launched the new Inclusive Digital Safety Hub with Internet Matters! This brand new resource will equip and empower professionals, parents and carers who support vulnerable children.
8th October 2020
The law commission has proposed new laws to protect victims from harmful online behaviour. Read about what has been proposed and what this means for online safety.
15th September 2020
What impact did lockdown have on our helplines? What trends were seen and how did things change? You can read all about it from POSH, RP Helpline and Report Harmful Content
29th July 2020