Tag: Children
Top Tips for Staying Safe Online This Holiday Season
While the holiday season is in full form and Christmas is just around the corner, we have highlighted some tips for keeping children and young people safe online!
16th December 2022
ProjectEVOLVE – New Online Bullying Resources Available
For anti-bullying week, ProjectEVOLVE has released some brand-new resources available for ages 3 -11 that have a focus around online bullying. Find out more here.
17th November 2022
Safer Internet Day 2023 Theme Announced
The UK Safer Internet Centre has announced what the new Safer Internet Day theme will be for 2023. See how you can register your support here.
29th September 2022
Ofcom Releases Online Nation Report
Ofcom has released a new Online Nation report to show data around how people in the UK use the internet. Find out what conclusions were drawn
6th June 2022
Another Record Breaking Safer Internet Day!
Take a look at the findings for Safer Internet Day 2022 and see what impact the day had towards keeping children and young people safe online.
5th April 2022
Information Commissioners Office Enforces Children’s Code on Tech Companies
The Information Commissioners Office has officially launched the Children’s Code to ensure that tech companies are doing everything they can to respect children’s data whilst working towards keeping them safe online. Find out what has been put forward in our latest article.
2nd September 2021
Resources and Online Tools for Summer 2021
With schools now on break, professionals, parents and carers can now promote various online safety resources, guidance and tools which are available to use at home. Take a look at what is available for the summer holidays.
3rd August 2021
NCSC Release New Cyber Security Game
The National Cyber Security Centre has released a new game to help children and young people learn about cyber security. Cyber Sprinters is a runner game that can be played online and is aimed at children aged between 7 – 11.
1st June 2021
Lockdown – What Help is Available?
With schools having to change their regular practice due to current lockdown restrictions, we have put together all our resources that can help throughout this time. Take a look and see what information you can use.
8th January 2021
Anti-Bullying Week Starts . . Next Week!
This year, the Anti-Bullying Alliance are the official organisers for Anti-Bullying Week, taking place on Monday 16th - Friday 20th November. This year the theme is United Against Bullying. Find out more here:
13th November 2020
Netflix Launches Updated Parental Controls
Netflix has updated its parental controls with some new and improved features for the online service - Here's everything you need to know.
8th April 2020
Making the Most of It - What to do at Home!
Feeling bored? We have put together a list of fun and educational activities you can do straight from your home!
3rd April 2020
Identity Online - #freetobe
There are two sides to every coin, and maybe even more if you look long enough. You are the same but a different you when you’re at dinner with your Grandma than if you are out with your friends on Friday night and online is just the same.
7th February 2020
Gaming in the summer holidays – advice for parents and carers
As part of our work for the UK Safer Internet Centre, we have put together advice for parents and cares on gaming during the summer holidays.
29th July 2019
Balancing screen time over the holidays – advice for parents and carers
As part of our work for the UK Safer Internet Centre, we have put together a series of blogs with tips for parents and carers for the summer holidays.
24th July 2019
Register for the SELMA Hacking hate MOOC!
Registration for the SELMA Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Hacking hate – How to empower young people to understand and disrupt online hate” is now open. Starting on 16 September 2019, it will target teachers, school leaders, social and youth workers, parents and anyone interested in the topic.
28th June 2019