⚠ 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

UKCIS Guidance & TikTok Privacy

2021-01-22T10:18:25+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

UKCIS Guidance & TikTok Privacy2021-01-22T10:18:25+00:00

New UKCIS Guidance: Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes

2021-12-10T16:59:20+00:00

The UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) have updated its non-statutory guidance on Youth Produced Sexual Imagery (YPSI), which is entitled ‘Sharing nudes and semi-nudes: advice for education settings working with children and young people’ and replaces ‘Sexting in schools and colleges: responding to incidents and safeguarding young people’ (2016).  The guidance has been

New UKCIS Guidance: Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes2021-12-10T16:59:20+00:00

Safeguarding in 60: Home Education Pack

2021-12-09T15:17:34+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

Safeguarding in 60: Home Education Pack2021-12-09T15:17:34+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

Spotlight: Snapchat’s Brand-New Feature

2021-12-10T16:53:32+00:00

4 min read Snapchat has released its new Spotlight feature to its 67 million daily active users. In this article, our team of online safety experts unpack the risks and functionality of the new feature and provide practical advice for empowering and protecting the young people in your care on this popular platform.

Spotlight: Snapchat’s Brand-New Feature2021-12-10T16:53:32+00:00

Fleets: Twitter’s New Disappearing Stories

2020-12-04T08:59:47+00:00

Twitter is the latest social media platform to announce that they are launching a disappearing feature. The new feature called ‘Fleets’ is now available to its 321 million users worldwide after several trials in Brazil, Italy, India, and South Korea found that Fleets ‘made people talk more on Twitter’. Although Twitter’s user base does

Fleets: Twitter’s New Disappearing Stories2020-12-04T08:59:47+00:00

2 Games you Should know About

2020-12-04T09:00:13+00:00

‘Let’s get to cunch-line’ From the Children’s Commissioners 2019 report ‘Gaming the System’ we know that around 93% of children in the UK play video games and this leisure time has benefits for their development. Despite these benefits, we know that some features of online games can and do present risks to children and

2 Games you Should know About2020-12-04T09:00:13+00:00

Do you know these 10 signs of bullying?

2021-11-20T14:01:28+00:00

All children and young people have the right to learn in a safe and healthy environment that’s free from bullying, harassment, and intimidation in all forms. Unfortunately, bullying still happens inside and outside of school, but most cases are resolved quickly.  Bullying is best understood as a set of harmful behaviours directed at one

Do you know these 10 signs of bullying?2021-11-20T14:01:28+00:00

How Disappearing Messaging Poses Risks to Children

2021-12-10T16:59:31+00:00

WhatsApp has now launched its disappearing messages feature and our team of online safety experts are busy testing this function. Sign up to our Safeguarding Hub Newsletter to keep up to date with alerts and changes like this one. WhatsApp has announced that they are releasing a Disappearing Messages function, which will

How Disappearing Messaging Poses Risks to Children2021-12-10T16:59:31+00:00

Rule 34: when fan art becomes dangerous

2021-10-19T12:02:29+01:00

The internet is no stranger to harmful or disturbing content. Earlier this week, our safeguarding network was alerted to several young people mentioning ‘Rule 34’ as a potential source of information regarding sex. But what is the so-called Rule 34 and could it be harmful to children and young people? What is Rule 34?

Rule 34: when fan art becomes dangerous2021-10-19T12:02:29+01:00

Animation & Story Book Explains the Coronavirus to Children

2020-09-25T16:14:49+01:00

The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has disrupted the lives of people all over the world, whilst bringing monumental change to how we teach and care for children and young people.   Unfortunately, a major theme of the pandemic has been the spread of misinformation. The internet has played host to

Animation & Story Book Explains the Coronavirus to Children2020-09-25T16:14:49+01:00

Stress tips, viral challenge and free online safety lessons | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:40+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Stress tips, viral challenge and free online safety lessons | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:40+00:00

Sexting Increase, Gaming Risks, and Family Safe Modes | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:47+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Sexting Increase, Gaming Risks, and Family Safe Modes | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:47+00:00

Safer Smart Speakers, KCSIE 2020 and the Digital Safeguarding Survey results | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:51+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Safer Smart Speakers, KCSIE 2020 and the Digital Safeguarding Survey results | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:51+00:00

COVID-19 Digital Safeguarding Survey Results

2020-06-25T14:40:23+01:00

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for safeguarding professionals and parents across the UK. We asked you what your concerns are in relation to keeping young people and children in your care safe online during this time. It is clear young people are spending more and more time online, exposing themselves to higher

COVID-19 Digital Safeguarding Survey Results2020-06-25T14:40:23+01:00

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020

2020-06-26T10:34:19+01:00

This week, the government published the update of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for September 2020. Due to the onset of Coronavirus, the consultation for this update was suspended in March. They have now published the full update with some key changes. We have highlighted 3 of the main changes you should be aware

Keeping Children Safe in Education 20202020-06-26T10:34:19+01:00

Fortnite, advice on having supportive conversations and a guide to social media stories | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:17:56+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Fortnite, advice on having supportive conversations and a guide to social media stories | SG in 602021-12-09T15:17:56+00:00

Pride month resources, exploring the signs of bullying and get the most from your Safer Schools app with our new series of webinars | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:15:23+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Pride month resources, exploring the signs of bullying and get the most from your Safer Schools app with our new series of webinars | SG in 602021-12-09T15:15:23+00:00

Facebook’s ‘manage activity’ privacy feature, Pride month and our ‘Back to Basics’ seminars | SG in 60

2021-12-09T15:15:47+00:00

Do you receive our Safeguarding Alerts? Receive regular updates to help you safeguard children in a digital era. Creative Activity Pack As the lockdown begins to ease, we could all benefit from less screen time, give children in your care the opportunity to get away from

Facebook’s ‘manage activity’ privacy feature, Pride month and our ‘Back to Basics’ seminars | SG in 602021-12-09T15:15:47+00:00

5 Ways to Take Back Control of Your Screen Time During the Lockdown

2021-12-10T17:02:55+00:00

How we use screens has changed how we live our lives. They make our education, work and social activities easier, quicker and slicker. As the national lockdown continues, young people will be spending more time indoors which means more screen time. For a while now, we’ve seen debates about screen time pass

5 Ways to Take Back Control of Your Screen Time During the Lockdown2021-12-10T17:02:55+00:00

What are you thankful for? Gratitude Journal Printable

2024-06-25T16:35:18+01:00

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, which means it's the perfect time to check in with ourselves and others. But, it's important we don’t forget, we need to be aware of our mental health every week! That’s why we, at Ineqe Safeguarding Group, have made a Gratitude Journal for young people at home (and young

What are you thankful for? Gratitude Journal Printable2024-06-25T16:35:18+01:00

Foster Care Fortnight | 11th – 24th May 2020

2020-10-08T16:44:41+01:00

The 11th May marked the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight, which celebrates the integral and amazing work carried out by foster carers everywhere. The theme of this year's Foster Care Fortnight is authenticity. At Ineqe Safeguarding Group, we have compiled several resources in the following blog for Foster Care Fortnight which will help parents

Foster Care Fortnight | 11th – 24th May 20202020-10-08T16:44:41+01:00

5 Ways to Use Our Home Learning Hub to Engage Young People

2022-04-26T11:00:38+01:00

Home learning with the young people in your care can feel both incredibly rewarding, and overwhelmingly stressful. Juggling home responsibilities alongside guiding a young person through their learning may seem like an impossible task at times. It’s important to remember that you’re not being asked to replace their teachers. Nobody should expect you to

5 Ways to Use Our Home Learning Hub to Engage Young People2022-04-26T11:00:38+01:00

Should You Be Worried About ‘Gaming Disorder’?

2021-12-10T17:09:23+00:00

Key Points Gaming Disorder has been classified as a mental health condition by the World Health Organisation The NHS has launched a service to tackle gaming disorder Gaming Disorder has multiple symptoms including irritation and lack of sleep Young people with pre-existing mental conditions may be more susceptible

Should You Be Worried About ‘Gaming Disorder’?2021-12-10T17:09:23+00:00
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