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

Eating Disorders, Instagram’s ‘Live Rooms’ and Youtube Updates | SG in 60

2024-06-25T16:19:20+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

Eating Disorders, Instagram’s ‘Live Rooms’ and Youtube Updates | SG in 602024-06-25T16:19:20+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

Instagram Live Rooms

2023-09-28T12:51:56+01:00

 This new feature is currently being rolled out, as it becomes available our online safety experts will provide updates on the new function.   What's Happening? Instagram is rolling out a new feature called ‘Live Rooms’, which will allow users to ‘go live’ and broadcast with up to 3 other people to their audience. This new feature

Instagram Live Rooms2023-09-28T12:51:56+01:00

Safeguarding Alerts and County Lines | SG in 60

2024-06-25T16:19:20+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

Safeguarding Alerts and County Lines | SG in 602024-06-25T16:19:20+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

Your Roundup of Recent Safeguarding Alerts

2024-04-19T12:44:23+01:00

Since the pandemic there has been an increase in the amount of time young people are spending online. Our team of online safeguarding experts have been busier than ever monitoring the emerging trends, risks and threats to children and young people online. As schools make preparations to return to classroom-based learning, it’s now more

Your Roundup of Recent Safeguarding Alerts2024-04-19T12:44:23+01:00

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

2024-06-25T16:19:21+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 Video on youtube

Activity Apps, Eating Disorders and Our Staying Safe Online Workshop | SG in 602024-06-25T16:19:21+01:00

The Effects of COVID-19 on Eating Disorders

2023-09-28T13:58:50+01:00

Why has the ongoing pandemic caused a surge in eating disorders? The past two years have generated feelings of anxiety and uncertainty in young people, as seen by referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Northern Ireland increasing by 24% during the pandemic. The Royal College of Psychiatrists reported that

The Effects of COVID-19 on Eating Disorders2023-09-28T13:58:50+01:00

Safeguarding ALERT – Dangerous Chat Rooms

2024-04-19T12:44:23+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 Rooms2024-04-19T12:44:23+01:00

Activity Tracking Apps – Steps to Protect Your Privacy

2023-09-28T14:55:09+01:00

Many of us have been turning to activity tracking apps to monitor our home-based or local workouts with gyms closed. These apps can be easily downloaded onto a device and track activities such as running routes - and associated statistics like running pace and time.  In a recent Digital Health Generation Study of 1,000 young

Activity Tracking Apps – Steps to Protect Your Privacy2023-09-28T14:55:09+01:00

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

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

⚠ Safeguarding Alert – Avakin Life ⚠

2021-12-10T16:52:34+00:00

Why have you received this alert? We have been alerted to the risk of potential grooming and abuse on the Avakin Life platform by members of our network. Our online safeguarding experts have reviewed and tested the game, and discovered a number of potential risks to young people. The major risk is that

⚠ Safeguarding Alert – Avakin Life ⚠2021-12-10T16:52:34+00:00

My Child’s First Device

2022-12-23T13:04:27+00:00

This Christmas, you might have decided to give your child their first phone, tablet, or laptop (or third, fourth, fifth – even a new update). This is a big decision. The responsibility and freedom that comes with owning a device is a big step for children – and you! It

My Child’s First Device2022-12-23T13:04:27+00:00

How to Keep Children Safe While Gaming This Christmas

2021-12-10T17:32:17+00:00

While game consoles remain on many children and young people’s Santa list, many parents may have concerns over how to keep their child safe while gaming. Here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group, we’ve been busy testing consoles and games to identify areas of risk to promote a safer gaming experience for children

How to Keep Children Safe While Gaming This Christmas2021-12-10T17:32:17+00:00

Christmas Password Pack

2021-12-10T17:35:55+00:00

Christmas is a time to be with the people we love. For many, it’s also a time for exchanging gifts with others to show they care. Santa lists are drawn up by young and old. In today’s modern world, many of them include digital gifts. Whether it’s setting up a PlayStation

Christmas Password Pack2021-12-10T17:35:55+00:00

Connected Christmas Special

2020-12-11T14:52:59+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Online Training: Now Available! A brand new range of expertly designed courses bringing you up to date with the evolving trends, risks and threats to children in

Connected Christmas Special2020-12-11T14:52:59+00:00

Connected Christmas Challenge

2021-12-10T17:38:52+00:00

2021 has been a year full of ups and downs. With restrictions easing off to becoming almost non-existent, it might feel frustrating that some of those rules are coming back into place as we get closer to Christmas. That’s why we’ve come up with a few ideas to help bring

Connected Christmas Challenge2021-12-10T17:38:52+00:00

Security, Fortnite & Christmas

2020-12-11T14:58:16+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Online Training: Now Available! A brand new range of expertly designed courses bringing you up to date with the evolving trends, risks and threats to children in

Security, Fortnite & Christmas2020-12-11T14:58:16+00:00

Safeguarding Alert & recent updates

2020-12-10T10:11:42+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Online Training: Now Available! A brand new range of expertly designed courses bringing you up to date with the evolving trends, risks and threats to children in

Safeguarding Alert & recent updates2020-12-10T10:11:42+00:00

Constant Change is Here to Stay

2020-12-01T14:21:28+00:00

In digital safeguarding we know that standing still is falling behind. Our team of online safety experts have been working tirelessly to make sure you have the right information in your pocket, when you need it.  In the last few weeks there have been a number of major changes to the most popular social

Constant Change is Here to Stay2020-12-01T14:21:28+00:00
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