Safeguarding ALERT: Online Trend – Reaction Videos (Reaction to Extreme Explicit Content)

2024-04-19T12:44:21+01:00

This contains sensitive information and should not be shared with anyone below the age of 18 years old.  Safeguarding Alert Our online safety experts have been alerted to a potentially viral TikTok trend. The trend focuses on people recording “reaction videos” while searching for a term that brings them to a specific type of illegal, sexual online content.   From what our experts have discovered, the explicit material

Safeguarding ALERT: Online Trend – Reaction Videos (Reaction to Extreme Explicit Content)2024-04-19T12:44:21+01:00

Roblox – What You Need To Know

2024-06-25T16:18:22+01:00

There are so many online gaming platforms nowadays, it can be difficult to keep track of them all! One of the oldest platforms is Roblox, which is celebrating its 15th birthday this week. Roblox experienced a 122% increase in platform engagement over 2019 and 2020 due to the pandemic. With over 42 million daily users,

Roblox – What You Need To Know2024-06-25T16:18:22+01:00

The Back-to-School Guide for an Online Generation

2023-09-27T14:18:43+01:00

It’s that time of year again! When summer t-shirts are swapped for school ties, beach shorts replaced by crisp white shirts, and sandals in shoe-racks switch places with shiny new school shoes. Alongside these replacements, there are other transitions happening that may not be so obvious. As school timetables are given out, our home

The Back-to-School Guide for an Online Generation2023-09-27T14:18:43+01:00

Social Media Platform Updates: Your Guide to the Latest Changes

2023-09-27T14:34:38+01:00

Recently, many of the popular online platforms that we use every day released plans to improve the experience for users under 18. But will these changes actually improve the online safety for children and young people? Our analysts have reviewed the latest changes announced by Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Google to provide you with

Social Media Platform Updates: Your Guide to the Latest Changes2023-09-27T14:34:38+01:00

Exam Results: Dealing with Disappointment in the Digital World

2023-09-27T14:35:16+01:00

Receiving exam results is always a stressful time. It’s the culmination of countless hours of hard work and stress on top of navigating education throughout a pandemic. For many, it will be a time of joy and looking forward to the future. However, this won’t be the reality for some pupils around the UK as they receive results that aren't what they hoped for. Dealing with

Exam Results: Dealing with Disappointment in the Digital World2023-09-27T14:35:16+01:00

Understanding and Responding to Online Challenges

2021-12-10T16:16:43+00:00

When a viral challenge is reported in the news or on social media, it can be difficult to establish the facts, risks, and what you need to do to protect the young people in your care. If you’re a parent or carer who’s seen reports of an online challenge, the first thing to do

Understanding and Responding to Online Challenges2021-12-10T16:16:43+00:00

What’s Up with WhatsApp

2023-09-27T14:51:46+01:00

With nearly two billion users worldwide, WhatsApp remains one of the most popular social media messaging services after ten years of being on the scene. Though they’ve clearly found a formula for success WhatsApp continue to develop and expand. Our online safety experts have examined the newest features to let you know what’s up

What’s Up with WhatsApp2023-09-27T14:51:46+01:00

Dealing With Cyberbullying

2024-10-17T15:28:09+01:00

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 be profound. Cyberbullying, as

Dealing With Cyberbullying2024-10-17T15:28:09+01:00

Alerts, KCSIE and Screen Time Resources

2024-06-25T16:18:23+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

Alerts, KCSIE and Screen Time Resources2024-06-25T16:18:23+01:00

Strengthening Resources: New Updates from the Department of Education

2023-09-27T14:55:44+01:00

  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 country, the Department of Education has published a new “strengthened” version

Strengthening Resources: New Updates from the Department of Education2023-09-27T14:55:44+01:00

Online Safety ALERT – Monkey Web

2021-12-10T16:18:40+00:00

Urgent Online Safety 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 ‘an alternative to Omegle, with a TikTok vibe’. Our online safety

Online Safety ALERT – Monkey Web2021-12-10T16:18:40+00:00

YouTube Shorts, World Social Media Day and Our Summer Screen Time Resources| Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:23+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

YouTube Shorts, World Social Media Day and Our Summer Screen Time Resources| Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:23+01:00

YouTube Shorts: Everything You Need to Know

2023-09-27T15:16:33+01:00

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 everything you need to know:  Latest Updates

YouTube Shorts: Everything You Need to Know2023-09-27T15:16:33+01:00

The State of the Nation – ‘Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ Young People’

2024-05-13T14:34:19+01:00

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 situations many LGBTQ+ young people find themselves in, especially during the ongoing pandemic. Understanding the

The State of the Nation – ‘Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ Young People’2024-05-13T14:34:19+01:00

Self-Generated Images: Your Guide to Taking Back Control 

2023-09-28T10:13:22+01:00

Last Updated: 23rd June, 2021 We have previously raised concerns about the dangers of self-generated sexual imagery created by children and young people. It can be scary and confusing for children and young people, especially if they lose control of any images. Here, we help define this issue and give you some top tips on supporting children and young people by keeping control of images. 

Self-Generated Images: Your Guide to Taking Back Control 2023-09-28T10:13:22+01:00

Ofsted Report, Digital Mourning and Among Us’ Third Birthday | Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:23+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

Ofsted Report, Digital Mourning and Among Us’ Third Birthday | Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:23+01:00

Digital Mourning and Memories

2023-09-28T10:19:47+01:00

Published: 18th June, 2021 Loss is one of the most universal human experiences. Whether it be a loved one, a dream career, or a special place, no one is immune to loss and its lasting effects. This is especially true for children and young people, who often experience this before reaching emotional maturity. Any

Digital Mourning and Memories2023-09-28T10:19:47+01:00

Everyone’s Invited – Ofsted Update

2023-09-28T10:20:53+01:00

Latest Update 17th June 2021: Ofsted has warned UK schools that they need to act as though sexual harassment and online sexual abuse is happening to them – even if they haven’t been named on the Everyone’s Invited website. The education watchdog published the results of their rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges on the 10th of June, 2021. review of sexual abuse in schools

Everyone’s Invited – Ofsted Update2023-09-28T10:20:53+01:00

Exam Stress, YouTube Shorts and Among Us Chicken Nugget | Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:23+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

Exam Stress, YouTube Shorts and Among Us Chicken Nugget | Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:23+01:00

Exam Stress and Assessment Fatigue

2023-09-28T10:21:47+01:00

Published: 10th June, 2021 Do you recall the stress of exam season when you were at school? Hours of studying, sleepless nights and then the big day arrives; you find your place in the exam hall, turn over the page and try desperately not to crumble under the pressure. Of course, for the

Exam Stress and Assessment Fatigue2023-09-28T10:21:47+01:00

Volunteers’ Week 2021

2023-09-28T10:22:32+01:00

To mark #VolunteersWeek, Ineqe Safeguarding Group's CEO Jim Gamble, thanks volunteers throughout the UK who give up their spare time to help support causes and praises the work of the NSPCC-run Childline service. Join our Safeguarding Hub Newsletter Network Members of our network receive weekly updates

Volunteers’ Week 20212023-09-28T10:22:32+01:00

Pride Month, Like Count and Volunteer Week | Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:24+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

Pride Month, Like Count and Volunteer Week | Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:24+01:00

The State of the Nation – ‘Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ Young People’

2024-05-13T14:35:05+01:00

Published: 2nd 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 situations many LGBTQ+ young people find themselves in, especially during the ongoing pandemic. Understanding the

The State of the Nation – ‘Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ Young People’2024-05-13T14:35:05+01:00

Safeguarding Hub Special | Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:19:17+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.  Visit The Safeguarding Hub Our resources ensure you have the insight and understanding required to meaningfully engage, support and advise the children in

Safeguarding Hub Special | Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:19:17+01:00

Twitch: The World’s Leading Live-Streaming Gaming Platform

2023-09-28T10:31:11+01:00

Date Published: 21st May, 2021 If you have a gamer in your household, chances are you’ve heard the word “Twitch” being used. The name sounds fun, age-appropriate, and harmless and it would be easy to assume it is a type of game or a new slang word. In reality, Twitch is a far more

Twitch: The World’s Leading Live-Streaming Gaming Platform2023-09-28T10:31:11+01:00

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