Articles Archive
Education for a Connected World: Online Relationships
In this series we take an in-depth look at the new UKCCIS framework “Education for a Connected World”, discuss the topics in the framework and how the content could be used to shape appropriate and effective engagement.
5th April 2018
Does your school own its domain?
Your IT company has registered a domain for your school, but did they enter the registrant details correctly? Who owns the domain? What happens if you switch companies and you are unable to get control of your domain back?
28th March 2018
Demystifying Tech: Programming 101
Programming used to be for socially awkward bearded people who didn’t have a girlfriend, now it is essential enough that we need to teach it to the next generation. But where to start?
22nd March 2018
FOMO Causes Young People To Spend Too Much Time Online
Our first report in a series exploring the relationship between digital technology and young people’s wellbeing.
22nd March 2018
Advice For Schools Choosing A Filtering Provider
When it comes to choosing your school’s Internet Service Provider, one of the biggest considerations is filtering. But with so many providers out there, choosing one can be a minefield. This is what you need to know.
12th March 2018
Why Compulsory RSE is so important
To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we look at proposals to allow parents to withdraw young people from RSE classes and discuss why it's a backward step.
8th March 2018
Social Media, cyberbullying and society's real challenge
Last week saw Young Minds launch its report looking into the impact the online world is having on young people’s mental health, here Ben Bolton looks at whether the recommendations are likely to have the desired effect.
5th March 2018
Young Minds publishes report on impact of cyber bullying on young people's mental health
Children’s mental health charity YoungMinds, Alex Chalk, MP, and The Children’s Society, publish report into the impact of cyberbullying on children and young people’s mental health.
27th February 2018
Education for a Connected World
Karl Hopwood, independent online safety expert, 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.
23rd February 2018
Football clubs help celebrate Safer Internet Day 2018
How more than 50 football clubs from across the country got involved to help make this year's event the biggest yet.
13th February 2018
Raising the Game: Government launches new Education Framework for a Connected World
With the recent publication of the new UKCCIS framework for Education in a Connected World, Ken Corish discusses why it's so important for teachers, carers and parents across the country.
9th February 2018
Millions take part to help make Safer Internet Day 2018 the biggest yet!
Tuesday 6th February saw the celebration of Safer Internet Day across the world in more than 140 countries. We look back on the range of activities that took place across the country that helped make the day so successful.
8th February 2018
Scottish Government unveils new and improved 360 Degree Safe tool in Scotland
360 degree safe Scotland just got better. Our award winning online safety self-review tool has undergone a major upgrade making it more secure, reliable and user friendly.
6th February 2018
Parenting in a Digital Age: Call simulator apps, it's your call
Following recently articles about apps which promise to call you as various different cartoon characters. Kat Tremlett looks at the dangers these apps pose and what parents can do to protect young people.
31st January 2018
Safeguarding: Advice for professionals this Safer Internet Day
Professionals Online Safety Helpline offers advice on what to do if a young person comes to you with an online safety concern.
30th January 2018
Primary schools close the gap in online safety education - latest 360 report finds
Our annual 'State of the Nation' report into UK schools’ online safety policy and practice finds that while secondary schools perform better than primary schools, the difference isn’t as clear as it once was.
23rd January 2018