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CSE Awareness Day 2021

Admin2023-09-28T12:39:05+01:00

Today marks the National Child Exploitation Awareness day. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We all have a role to play in raising awareness about all forms of exploitation to enable safeguarding professionals, the public, parents/carers and children and young people to recognise the signs of exploitation. What is Child Sexual Exploitation? Child sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse which can happen to any child. It happens when grooming behaviours are used alongside

CSE Awareness Day 2021Admin2023-09-28T12:39:05+01:00

International Women’s Day | SG in 60

Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+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

International Women’s Day | SG in 60Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+01:00

Meet Dispo: The Image Sharing App

Admin2023-09-28T12:40:39+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 AppAdmin2023-09-28T12:40:39+01:00

Your Guide to Schools Reopening

Admin2023-09-28T12:41:56+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 ReopeningAdmin2023-09-28T12:41:56+01:00

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

Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+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 60Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+01:00

Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders

Admin2023-09-28T12:43:40+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 DisordersAdmin2023-09-28T12:43:40+01:00

YouTube Announces New Supervised Mode

Admin2023-10-02T09:08:22+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 ModeAdmin2023-10-02T09:08:22+01:00

Instagram Live Rooms

Admin2023-09-28T12:51:56+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 RoomsAdmin2023-09-28T12:51:56+01:00

Safeguarding Alerts and County Lines | SG in 60

Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+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 60Admin2024-06-25T16:19:20+01:00

County Lines, Clean Skins and Cuckooing

Admin2023-09-28T13:56:55+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 CuckooingAdmin2023-09-28T13:56:55+01:00

Your Roundup of Recent Safeguarding Alerts

Admin2024-04-19T12:44:23+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 AlertsAdmin2024-04-19T12:44:23+01:00

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

Admin2024-06-25T16:19:21+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 60Admin2024-06-25T16:19:21+01:00

The Effects of COVID-19 on Eating Disorders

Admin2023-09-28T13:58:50+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 DisordersAdmin2023-09-28T13:58:50+01:00

Safer Internet Day Special

Admin2021-02-12T16:09:12+00:00

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

Safer Internet Day SpecialAdmin2021-02-12T16:09:12+00:00

Keeping you Safer Everyday – Our Most Popular Resources

Admin2021-02-09T14:48:11+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 ResourcesAdmin2021-02-09T14:48:11+00:00

Trusted Adults, Mental Health Week and FGM

Admin2021-02-05T16:57:09+00:00

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

Trusted Adults, Mental Health Week and FGMAdmin2021-02-05T16:57:09+00:00

Self-Harm and Peer Support

Admin2022-03-01T12:42:48+00:00

Over the course of the pandemic, mental health in the UK has worsened by 8.1%, with young people and women most affected as the groups who already had been struggling with mental health issues prior to the outbreak of Covid-19. We know from emerging research that self-harm referrals and presentations at A&E departments temporarily dropped (by

Self-Harm and Peer SupportAdmin2022-03-01T12:42:48+00:00

Children’s Mental Health Week 2021

Admin2021-12-10T17:10:53+00:00

This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week across the UK. As we continue to navigate our way through the Coronavirus pandemic and find ourselves at home more than usual, it’s critical that we look after our mental health - especially children and young people. Being at home more inevitably means we’re spending more time

Children’s Mental Health Week 2021Admin2021-12-10T17:10:53+00:00

Lesson Bombing, Cyber Security and your ABC’s

Admin2021-01-29T16:58:47+00:00

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

Lesson Bombing, Cyber Security and your ABC’sAdmin2021-01-29T16:58:47+00:00

5 Ways You Can Secure Your Online Lessons

Admin2021-12-10T17:11:01+00:00

For many teachers and parents, safety at school used to mean visitor passes and school gates. However, with education now taking place online from the kitchens, make-shift studies and bedrooms of students, classroom safety may seem less of a concern. With a rise in incidents such as ‘lesson bombing’, it’s clear that the classroom

5 Ways You Can Secure Your Online LessonsAdmin2021-12-10T17:11:01+00:00

⚠️ Safeguarding Alert: ‘Lesson Bombing’⚠️

Admin2021-12-09T15:48:15+00:00

This is a safeguarding alert following multiple reports of a new surge in ‘lesson bombing’ during remote learning classes at schools. We have been alerted to a recent trend in ‘online lesson bombing’ from police forces, members of Our Safer Schools Community, and news reports. In one area there have been 15 recent incidents

⚠️ Safeguarding Alert: ‘Lesson Bombing’⚠️Admin2021-12-09T15:48:15+00:00

⚠️Urgent Safeguarding Alert: TikTok⚠️

Admin2021-12-09T15:51:56+00:00

What is this alert about? This safeguarding blog contains a TikTok alert for your immediate attention. We have been alerted to reports of the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl in Italy. It has been reported that she died after taking part in the so-called ‘blackout’ or ‘choke challenge’ on the video-sharing platform TikTok.

⚠️Urgent Safeguarding Alert: TikTok⚠️Admin2021-12-09T15:51:56+00:00

Avakin Life, WhatsApp & Whaling

Admin2021-01-22T15:34:32+00:00

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

Avakin Life, WhatsApp & WhalingAdmin2021-01-22T15:34:32+00:00

Mrs Phillips and The Whale

Admin2021-01-22T15:34:28+00:00

It was a cold winter morning just after the Christmas break. Mrs Phillips, the school secretary, had just got into work after being stuck in heavy traffic. She had thrown off her coat and sat down at her desk ready to face the mountain of emails which had landed in her inbox since before the

Mrs Phillips and The WhaleAdmin2021-01-22T15:34:28+00:00

WhatsApp Controversy?

Admin2021-12-09T15:56:06+00:00

Many of us, including young people, use WhatsApp daily. It’s established itself as a messaging giant in the world of social media. But there are more names arriving on the scene which could put more pressure on WhatsApp as it battles to defend its privacy policy due to a recent backlash. It concerns how

WhatsApp Controversy?Admin2021-12-09T15:56:06+00:00

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