Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here You may not have heard of Locket, but there’s a strong possibility the young people in your care have. This guide will provide you with all the information and advice you need to keep the young people in your care safer.
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Today’s children and young people are engaging with content that would have seemed unbelievable when their parents were their age. It can make it difficult for parents and carers to decide what is ‘age appropriate’ and what is not. This is especially
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here 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 mental wellbeing can
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Loneliness is a difficult emotion to face and most people experience it at some point in their lives. Despite being surrounded by so-called connections and followers, it is often only screen deep and can leave many feeling unfulfilled when it comes to
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here We’ve created a support guide to clarify the often misunderstood learning difficulty of dyslexia. Our guide aims to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia. It provides a straightforward overview of what dyslexia is and how it can affect
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Concerns have emerged again regarding a type of WhatsApp group known as ‘Add Everyone’, with hundreds of children as young as 11 and 12 being affected. Schools and regional police forces across the UK have warned that these groups can expose children
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here If you have a gamer in your household, chances are you’ve heard the word ‘Twitch’ being used. But, what is Twitch? Understanding how Twitch works is key to helping children and young people have a safer and positive experience on the platform.
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here With over 79.5 million daily users and 56% of them aged under 16, there is a good chance your child or young person has heard of Roblox. While at the surface it may seem like every other game on the market, it
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here We are frequently being introduced to apps and new features that promise to help keep you more connected to others - one of them being Discord. You may have already heard of this popular platform, but what is it? While Discord offers
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here In this ever-changing digital age, the lines between different forms of media are constantly being blurred. We’re witnessing a new era where gaming is being intertwined with other industries to engage audiences and enhance entertainment experiences like never before. The gaming industry
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Downloads for VPN apps have skyrocketed among users, with one app maker reporting a staggering 1,800% increase since the Online Safety Act’s Age Restriction regulations legally came into force on 25th July 2025. In order to comply with the act, services now
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here We all reach for our phones when we have a question that we need a quick answer for. The digital world is now the go-to for information, not just for adults but for children and young people too. A 2024 report showed
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here On Sunday 7th September 2025, the UK government will be testing the Emergency Alert system. At 3pm, mobile phone users across the UK will receive a message on the home screen of their device. Phones will also play loud siren-like sounds and
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here The latest update to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 was released on the GOV.UK website on 7th July 2025. This guidance will come into effect September 2025. Until then, the previous KCSIE 2024 is still
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here ⚠️ Warning: This article contains information that readers may find distressing. ⚠️ This article gives advice to safeguarding professionals and parents regarding the signs of sextortion, raising awareness and supporting children to seek help as well as support
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here To celebrate Learning Disability Week and Disability Pride Month, we’re looking at how technology can support people with Autism in their day-to-day lives. As technology continues to evolve, we realise it has the potential to be a force for good; a powerful
Incel stands for involuntary celibate. The incel ideology can be complex, with many different subcultures, but it is generally a group of men who feel they are forced to be celibate due to women denying them sex that they feel is owed to them. Incel stands for involuntary celibate. The incel ideology
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here News travels fast in the digital age and social media can accelerate the spreading of details and commentary which can often be biased, unreliable or even harmful. When world events happen that involve violence or other harms, it is impossible to control
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Online video chat can help us communicate with our loved ones, even if they’re at the other side of the world. But what happens when children and young people use this technology to connect with strangers? What is a Randomised Chat
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Children are being introduced to the online world younger than ever before, with Ofcom reporting in 2024 that more children aged 5-7 were present online than previous years. This includes activities such as sending messages, using social media, viewing live streams and
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here This year, the 12th- 25th of May marks Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign which highlights the power of fostering and the fostering community. These two weeks offer a chance to consider the passion, dedication and commitment that is practised by Foster
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here For the young people in our lives today, exam season is a stressful time and might even be considered worse than previous years. The pressures of social media comparison and mental health struggles may all have their part to play in why
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here The UK’s online safety regulator, Ofcom, have released provisional Protection of Children Codes and Guidance that outline what measures online platforms and services must take to provide a safer experience for children and young people. Technology offers children many opportunities, including learning,
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Whilst sexual experimentation can be a normal part of puberty, research suggests that the impact of consuming internet pornography is detrimental to the development of young men and boys and their perspective on sex and relationships. Pornography is no longer something “they’ll
Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Stress is a feeling we all experience and it can be caused by various factors. Stress is our body’s response to pressure and can be triggered when we experience something new or unexpected, threatening our control. Too much stress or long periods
Feeling a strong connection online? Be cautious! Learn how to spot the signs of catfishing and protect yourself, and those in your care, from online predators. Our online safety shareable provides essential information on identifying red flags, verifying online profiles, and taking action if you suspect a catfish.
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