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Young People and Dating Apps

2023-09-28T12:31:34+01:00

When we think of dating apps like Tinder or platforms like eHarmony, we think about romantic experiences or funny dating disaster stories our friends have shared. What we don’t normally associate with dating platforms are children and young people.   Dating apps are designed for adults but online dating culture has steadily become normalised as the socially acceptable way to connect with and meet others.  These

Young People and Dating Apps2023-09-28T12:31:34+01:00

The dating app Snack, gaming concerns and the Plague Doctor | Safeguarding in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:07+00:00

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 Last

The dating app Snack, gaming concerns and the Plague Doctor | Safeguarding in 602021-12-09T15:17:07+00:00

Does Gaming Promote Gambling?

2023-09-28T12:33:19+01:00

The lockdown inevitably resulted in children and young people spending more time playing online games. Research conducted during the lockdown has found that over half of 13- to 18-year-olds prefer to keep in touch with friends via gaming than social media. In the past several years, the line between online gaming and online gambling has become even more blurred. There are also legitimate concerns that being introduced to gambling via

Does Gaming Promote Gambling?2023-09-28T12:33:19+01:00

Plague Doctor Update

2023-09-28T12:37:59+01:00

Our Safeguarding Team have been made aware of several isolated reports of pranksters dressing up as 17th-century ‘plague doctors’ which has scared some children. What is a Plague Doctor? A plague doctor is a historical figure that dates back to the bubonic plague. They wore a black cloak and a crow

Plague Doctor Update2023-09-28T12:37:59+01:00

Awareness days and TikTok’s new kindness feature

2021-04-07T11:22:38+01:00

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 Last

Awareness days and TikTok’s new kindness feature2021-04-07T11:22:38+01:00

International Women’s Day | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:12+00:00

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 Last

International Women’s Day | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:12+00:00

Meet Dispo: The Image Sharing App

2023-09-28T12:40:39+01:00

At INEQE Safeguarding Group, our online safety experts constantly monitor the development of new apps, platforms and the emerging trends and safeguarding risks they present. We know that standing still can mean falling behind.   In recent weeks, our team have been alerted to a new image-based app called Dispo. This app is currently in the testing phase, but several large-scale media outlets have already commented on the app’s appealing features and bright future.   In

Meet Dispo: The Image Sharing App2023-09-28T12:40:39+01:00

Your Guide to Schools Reopening

2023-09-28T12:41:56+01:00

As schools across the UK start to gradually return, there has been much speculation about the requirements and procedures schools and parents need to know about. To support this gradual transition from home learning back to in-school learning we have compiled a list of helpful information and guidance. Home Learning hub

Your Guide to Schools Reopening2023-09-28T12:41:56+01:00

Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders

2023-09-28T12:43:40+01:00

Social media is integrated into many young people’s daily lives. Due to the pandemic, children and young people are spending more time than ever on these platforms. For most young people, social media is a place to connect with others and somewhere to find entertainment. However, there are growing concerns about how content on

Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders2023-09-28T12:43:40+01:00

YouTube Announces New Supervised Mode

2023-10-02T09:08:22+01:00

YouTube has officially announced that it will be launching new parental control settings over the next few months. What do we know? YouTube announced that they will be launching a range of new settings designed for the parents of teens and pre-teens. These new settings are designed to provide a safer experience that allows

YouTube Announces New Supervised Mode2023-10-02T09:08:22+01:00

County Lines, Clean Skins and Cuckooing

2023-09-28T13:56:55+01:00

The National Crime Agency reports that 88% of police forces in England and Wales have an established or emerging County Lines problem in their area. Since the police force's County Lines Programme launched in 2019, they have closed 3,588 county lines, arrested 10,209 people and referred 5,727 people for safeguarding. County lines is the

County Lines, Clean Skins and Cuckooing2023-09-28T13:56:55+01:00

Activity Apps, Eating Disorders and Our Staying Safe Online Workshop | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:29+00:00

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

Activity Apps, Eating Disorders and Our Staying Safe Online Workshop | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:29+00:00

Safeguarding ALERT – Dangerous Chat Rooms

2023-09-28T14:02:03+01:00

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

Safeguarding ALERT – Dangerous Chat Rooms2023-09-28T14:02:03+01:00

Safer Internet Day Special

2021-02-12T16:09:12+00:00

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

Safer Internet Day Special2021-02-12T16:09:12+00:00

Keeping you Safer Everyday – Our Most Popular Resources

2021-02-09T14:48:11+00:00

Here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group, everyday is a safer internet day. Our team of online safety experts continuously monitor the emerging trends, risks and threats from the latest platforms children and young people in your care are using. We regularly communicate the latest updates to our growing Safeguarding Hub Newsletter Network. If you’re a parent,

Keeping you Safer Everyday – Our Most Popular Resources2021-02-09T14:48:11+00:00

Who are your Trusted Adults?

2024-03-28T14:44:34+00:00

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,

Who are your Trusted Adults?2024-03-28T14:44:34+00:00

Trusted Adults, Mental Health Week and FGM

2021-02-05T16:57:09+00:00

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

Trusted Adults, Mental Health Week and FGM2021-02-05T16:57:09+00:00

Understanding Female Genital Mutilation

2021-03-09T16:59:42+00:00

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

Understanding Female Genital Mutilation2021-03-09T16:59:42+00:00

Self-Harm and Peer Support

2022-03-01T12:42:48+00:00

Over the course of the pandemic, mental health in the UK has worsened by 8.1%, with young people and women most affected as the groups who already had been struggling with mental health issues prior to the outbreak of Covid-19. We know from emerging research that self-harm referrals and presentations at A&E departments temporarily dropped (by

Self-Harm and Peer Support2022-03-01T12:42:48+00:00

Children’s Mental Health Week 2021

2021-12-10T17:10:53+00:00

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

Children’s Mental Health Week 20212021-12-10T17:10:53+00:00

Lesson Bombing, Cyber Security and your ABC’s

2021-01-29T16:58:47+00:00

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

Lesson Bombing, Cyber Security and your ABC’s2021-01-29T16:58:47+00:00

5 Ways You Can Secure Your Online Lessons

2021-12-10T17:11:01+00:00

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

5 Ways You Can Secure Your Online Lessons2021-12-10T17:11:01+00:00

⚠️ Safeguarding Alert: ‘Lesson Bombing’⚠️

2021-12-09T15:48:15+00:00

This is a safeguarding alert following multiple reports of a new surge in ‘lesson bombing’ during remote learning classes at schools. We have been alerted to a recent trend in ‘online lesson bombing’ from police forces, members of Our Safer Schools Community, and news reports. In one area there have been 15 recent incidents

⚠️ Safeguarding Alert: ‘Lesson Bombing’⚠️2021-12-09T15:48:15+00:00

⚠️Urgent Safeguarding Alert: TikTok⚠️

2021-12-09T15:51:56+00:00

What is this alert about? This safeguarding blog contains a TikTok alert for your immediate attention. We have been alerted to reports of the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl in Italy. It has been reported that she died after taking part in the so-called ‘blackout’ or ‘choke challenge’ on the video-sharing platform TikTok.

⚠️Urgent Safeguarding Alert: TikTok⚠️2021-12-09T15:51:56+00:00

Avakin Life, WhatsApp & Whaling

2021-01-22T15:34:32+00:00

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

Avakin Life, WhatsApp & Whaling2021-01-22T15:34:32+00:00
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