We first alerted our networks and the public last year, to dangerous activities happening on Omegle. Following recurring press reports, and concerns from parents and safeguarding professionals, we’re again pushing this alert to our networks. Last year schools across the UK were warned about a well-known chat room. Some schools issued warnings to parents and carers urging
This blog is about Assistive Technology how it can be used to include children with additional needs in digital spaces. Our Makaton video will enable children to build a trusted team of adults who they can rely on for help, support and guidance. Ineqe Safeguarding Group values an online world that’s not only safer but
Our in house education team has produced a brand new set of resources for school and home learning. We’ve included important information on how children and young people can identify and reach out to Trusted Adults - the people who they can turn to in times of worry, stress or crisis. Resources include posters,
Join our Safeguarding Hub Newsletter Network Members of our network receive weekly updates on the trends, risks and threats to children and young people online. What is Coronavirus? An explainer for Children Our animated video has reached over 350,000 views on YouTube. Watch Video on youtube
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to pose a serious threat to the well-being of women and young girls in the UK and world. Our team of in-house experts have prepared the following article to ensure parents, carers and safeguarding professionals are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to protect and safeguard women and girls from FGM. The
We have been alerted by a number of concerned members from our safer schools community about a surge in young people using technology to help manage self-harm behaviours. This follows reports in the press of a rise in children and young people resorting to self-harm behaviours as a response to difficult emotions and experiences
This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week across the UK. As we continue to navigate our way through the Coronavirus pandemic and find ourselves at home more than usual, it’s critical that we look after our mental health - especially children and young people. Being at home more inevitably means we’re spending more time
Join our Safeguarding Hub Newsletter Network Members of our network receive weekly updates on the trends, risks and threats to children and young people online. What is Coronavirus? An explainer for Children Our animated video has reached over 350,000 views on YouTube. Watch Video on youtube
For many teachers and parents, safety at school used to mean visitor passes and school gates. However, with education now taking place online from the kitchens, make-shift studies and bedrooms of students, classroom safety may seem less of a concern. With a rise in incidents such as ‘lesson bombing’, it’s clear that the classroom
The lockdown has seen a rise in the use of video conferencing platforms for education, business and socialising. Although these platforms have been important during the lockdown, many of you have raised concerns about potential risks and security issues. To support you, we have produced in-depth guidance and safety checklist on the safer