Dangerous Challenge Raises Serious Safeguarding Concerns

2024-03-21T12:38:45+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here What is the challenge? You might have heard about a recent, tragic incident involving an 11-year-old boy in Lancashire who lost his life after reportedly taking part in a dangerous trend called ‘chroming’ during a sleepover. Chroming involves inhaling various chemicals like

Dangerous Challenge Raises Serious Safeguarding Concerns2024-03-21T12:38:45+00:00

Safeguarding Update – Navigating the Risks of Saltburn

2024-03-12T09:40:10+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Images © Amazon Studios In response to concerns within our Safer Schools community, we're issuing this Safeguarding Update regarding the highly explicit nature of Saltburn. This is a trending movie on Amazon Prime Video with a 15+ rating which

Safeguarding Update – Navigating the Risks of Saltburn2024-03-12T09:40:10+00:00

New Year, New Digital Resolutions

2023-12-21T09:48:21+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Although you may have made your own new year resolutions (and if you’re like us, they’re probably very similar to last year!), why not consider making some family new year resolutions too? There’s no denying that the way we use tech continues

New Year, New Digital Resolutions2023-12-21T09:48:21+00:00

Safeguarding Update – Vent

2023-09-05T14:13:14+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Our online safety experts have received reports from our Safer School partners about a peer support app that could be reinforcing harmful behaviour. Vent markets itself towards children and young people as a platform where they can express themselves, “chill out”

Safeguarding Update – Vent2023-09-05T14:13:14+01:00

Safeguarding Update: Dangerous Chat Websites

2023-09-27T11:35:46+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Our online safety experts have received reports from our Safer School partners about an anonymous chat website being used by children and young people. Emerald Chat markets itself as “the new Omegle”, another dangerous platform that encourages users to talk to strangers.

Safeguarding Update: Dangerous Chat Websites2023-09-27T11:35:46+01:00

We Need to Talk About OnlyFans

2023-07-18T14:21:29+01:00

At this point, you have probably heard about the subscription platform OnlyFans. You may have seen headlines about it on the news or laughed at it in a viral meme. Its name is often thrown around in popular culture – but what is OnlyFans? And how you can protect the children and young people in

We Need to Talk About OnlyFans2023-07-18T14:21:29+01:00

Three Tips for a Safer Digital Summer

2023-06-28T14:04:36+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here As summer approaches, now is the time we begin to make plans for family fun, amazing adventures and making memories. Of course, it will also be time to think up ways to combat “Mum, Dad - I’m bored!”. Given the current

Three Tips for a Safer Digital Summer2023-06-28T14:04:36+01:00

Introduction to ChatGPT and AI chatbots

2023-06-26T09:17:45+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here What is an AI chatbot? Chatbots are a type of artificial intelligence designed to interact with users in a conversational manner. Unlike Googling a question, an AI Chatbot gives more context to the answer. So, instead of providing a list of links

Introduction to ChatGPT and AI chatbots2023-06-26T09:17:45+01:00

What is YouTube Go Live Together?

2023-03-31T11:18:09+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here YouTube have begun rolling out a new livestreaming feature called ‘Go Live Together’. This guide to YouTube Go Live Together outlines what the feature is, what the risks are, and some top tips to help the children and young people in your

What is YouTube Go Live Together?2023-03-31T11:18:09+01:00

Safeguarding Alert: Explicit Images Trend on TikTok

2023-06-26T09:20:19+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here What is the issue? Our safeguarding experts have been made aware of a viral challenge circulating on TikTok using variations of the hashtag ‘foopah’. A play on the phrase ‘faux pas’ (an embarrassing public act), the trend encourages

Safeguarding Alert: Explicit Images Trend on TikTok2023-06-26T09:20:19+01:00

Safeguarding Update: ‘Depression Rooms’ on Roblox

2023-02-22T14:32:39+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Warning The following update includes distressing themes, such as suicide and self-harm acts, that may be triggering for some readers. Due to the popularity of online gaming platform Roblox with children and young people under the age of

Safeguarding Update: ‘Depression Rooms’ on Roblox2023-02-22T14:32:39+00:00

How safe is the JusTalk app?

2023-02-17T15:51:49+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here What is the JusTalk app and is it safe for young people? Schools and safeguarding professionals are reporting that children and young people are receiving harmful and inappropriate messages on the JusTalk app. After an investigation by our Online Safety Experts,

How safe is the JusTalk app?2023-02-17T15:51:49+00:00

The Pupil Safeguarding Review: Top 5 platforms pupils feel unsafe using

2023-09-27T10:55:46+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here New research has uncovered the top five platforms young people feel the most unsafe whilst using. The Pupil Safeguarding Review investigated the effectiveness of school safeguarding policy, with an aim of understanding whether pupils feel safe in a variety of settings.

The Pupil Safeguarding Review: Top 5 platforms pupils feel unsafe using2023-09-27T10:55:46+01:00

Safer Internet Day 2023 – Resources

2023-01-25T15:58:32+00:00

At INEQE Safeguarding Group, we believe that every day should be a safer internet day for children and young people. To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2023, we’ve put together a list of our resources to help you empower and protect those in your care as they engage with the digital world. This year’s theme for

Safer Internet Day 2023 – Resources2023-01-25T15:58:32+00:00

What is Yubo?

2023-09-27T10:50:56+01:00

Children and young people across the world use a range of online platforms to communicate and find connection with others. One app is redesigning itself entirely around this idea. Yubo (formerly known as Yellow) now describes itself as a “platform that celebrates the true essence of being young” and encourages “you

What is Yubo?2023-09-27T10:50:56+01:00

Online Safety Update: ‘The Game’ on Roblox

2023-09-27T10:46:22+01:00

WARNING: This article contains descriptions of self-harm and suicide. Discretion is advised. We have received reports of a viral post circulating on social media about an alleged self-harm ‘game’ being shared on popular gaming platform Roblox. Known as ‘The Game’, the post claims that

Online Safety Update: ‘The Game’ on Roblox2023-09-27T10:46:22+01:00

Parents’ Guide to Gifting Tech

2023-12-15T09:46:43+00:00

When you gift a device that can access the internet, you’re not just gifting the device itself: you’re giving a portal to the entire online world. And while that includes all the fun bits, like chatting with friends and finding new favourite games, it also comes with a whole host of

Parents’ Guide to Gifting Tech2023-12-15T09:46:43+00:00

Being Real on TikTok Now

2023-09-27T10:37:51+01:00

TikTok has released a new (but familiar!) feature within their app called 'TikTok Now'. Our online safety experts have taken a look to assess what TikTok Now is, the safeguarding concerns that come with it, and the comparisons it has to the popular photo sharing app BeReal.

Being Real on TikTok Now2023-09-27T10:37:51+01:00

Wizz and HiPal Walkie Talkie: The Safeguarding Risks of Social Networking Apps

2023-09-27T10:35:47+01:00

Recently, friend-finding and social networking apps Wizz and HiPal Walkie Talkie have been topping the charts in their app store categories. Due to their appeal to young people, our experts investigated the apps for potential safeguarding risks, and compiled advice and tips on how to keep the children and young people

Wizz and HiPal Walkie Talkie: The Safeguarding Risks of Social Networking Apps2023-09-27T10:35:47+01:00

Phone to Phone Filesharing in Schools: The Risks of AirDrop and Nearby Share

2023-09-27T10:34:14+01:00

What is AirDrop? AirDrop is a feature available on iPhones and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). It lets physically close Mac and iOS devices share files, photos, websites etc. There are no size limits on files. It uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to

Phone to Phone Filesharing in Schools: The Risks of AirDrop and Nearby Share2023-09-27T10:34:14+01:00

Dangerous Online Chat Room – Safeguarding Alert

2023-09-27T10:17:31+01:00

We have previously reported on dangerous online platform called Omegle and the risks it poses to children and young people who visit it. Following a recent press release and concerns from parents, carers, and safeguarding professionals, we have decided to release further information and guidance. What is Omegle?

Dangerous Online Chat Room – Safeguarding Alert2023-09-27T10:17:31+01:00

Apple iOS 16 update: Online safety review

2023-09-27T09:45:07+01:00

Apple have released the latest updates for their devices, with iOS 16 live since September 12th, 2022. With features added to aid parents and carers in safeguarding their children, such as improvements to safety features and parental controls, our Online Safety Experts have

Apple iOS 16 update: Online safety review2023-09-27T09:45:07+01:00

Responding to online challenges, trends, and hoaxes

2023-09-27T09:40:34+01:00

When a viral challenge is reported in the news or on social media, it's often easier to consider the risks than establish the facts. Making the decision to issue guidance or warnings about challenges and hoaxes is often informed by the principle of ‘better safe than sorry’. While safeguarding responses to online harms are vital, the

Responding to online challenges, trends, and hoaxes2023-09-27T09:40:34+01:00

A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat Family Center

2023-09-27T09:36:49+01:00

89% of the UK’s internet users know what Snapchat is. It’s one of the most popular social media platforms and is widely used by young people to send ‘disappearing’ pictures, videos, and messages. Parents and carers have been asking the platform for more parental controls for

A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat Family Center2023-09-27T09:36:49+01:00

BeReal: Your Online Safety Guide

2023-09-27T09:25:53+01:00

The way children and young people use social media is changing. Ofcom reported earlier this year that younger generations are posting less on popular platforms like YouTube and Instagram because they are dominated by superficial posts from influencers and celebrities. Children and young people want to engage with

BeReal: Your Online Safety Guide2023-09-27T09:25:53+01:00
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