What’s Up with WhatsApp
WhatsApp remains one of the most popular social media messaging services even after ten years of being on the scene, with nearly two billion users worldwide. Though they’ve clearly found a formula for success, they are continuing to develop and
Dealing With Cyberbullying
Bullying is not a normal part of childhood and should never happen in any form. Unfortunately, this is a common struggle for children and young people today, and advancing technology only increases the risk. The long-term impact of cyberbullying on a young person’s physical and
Alerts, KCSIE and Screen Time Resources
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Down the Devices: How to Develop Healthy Habits on Screen Time
With the school holidays upon us and the easing of restrictions, this summer has the potential to be a lot better than last year for children and young people! However, despite the relaxed rules, a lot of parents may
Strengthening Resources: New Updates from the Department of Education
On the 29th of July, an update was made in part 4, section 2. Full details below. After more than a year of increased online risk for children and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges across the
Safeguarding ALERT – Monkey Web
Urgent Safeguarding Alert Why are you receiving this alert? Our online safety experts have been alerted to an extremely dangerous website and app called ‘Monkey’, which allows users to have video calls with strangers. The platform markets itself as
YouTube Shorts, World Social Media Day and Our Summer Screen Time Resources| Safeguarding in 60
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YouTube Shorts: Everything You Need to Know About YouTube’s Upcoming Release
Ever since TikTok surged into popularity, especially with children and young people, every other social media giant has attempted to answer the accessible, trendy format with new features on their existing platforms. Instagram introduced Reels, Snapchat created Spotlight, and now video hosting platform YouTube is entering the mix with Shorts. Here’s
Pride Resource Pack, Taking Back Control of Your Images and County Lines | Safeguarding in 60
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The State of the Nation – ‘Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ Young People’
Published: 24th June, 2021 It’s Pride Month in the UK, which marks the celebration of and focus on LGBTQ+ communities. While this is a time to celebrate, it is also an important time to shed light on the difficult everyday