New Year’s Resolutions, Safer Video Conferencing and Incels

2022-01-07T16:51:35+00:00

Read the script below I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and for the next few weeks, I’ll be bringing you a very brief briefing on the latest in safeguarding news and updates, sharing advice from our team of online safeguarding experts

New Year’s Resolutions, Safer Video Conferencing and Incels2022-01-07T16:51:35+00:00

ABCs of Live Video Conferencing for Education and Engagement

2023-09-26T11:01:08+01:00

As schools across the UK are warned to expect further disruptions due to staff shortages and pupil absences, many teachers, parents, and school staff will be preparing contingency plans for home learning.   To support you, we have updated our in-depth guidance and safety checklist on the safer use of platforms such as Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and GoToWebinar.   The guidance for

ABCs of Live Video Conferencing for Education and Engagement2023-09-26T11:01:08+01:00

A Connected Christmas

2021-12-16T09:49:02+00:00

Connected Christmas Visit our Online Safety Hub Members of our network receive weekly updates on the trends, risks and threats to children and young people online. These updates include access to articles, resources and factsheets to help make sure you’re ahead of the curve. Visit

A Connected Christmas2021-12-16T09:49:02+00:00

Yubo, Poppy Playtime and more! l Safeguarding in 60

2021-12-09T15:07:31+00:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding in 60! It’s your quick as a flash safeguarding news rehash! Let’s get started. This week we’ve been talking about Yubo –which, if you haven’t heard of it before, you could be forgiven for mistaking it

Yubo, Poppy Playtime and more! l Safeguarding in 602021-12-09T15:07:31+00:00

Black Friday, Cyber-Flashing & More l Safeguarding in 60

2021-12-09T15:07:56+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Black Friday, Cyber-Flashing & More l Safeguarding in 602021-12-09T15:07:56+00:00

Anti Bullying Week l Safeguarding in 60

2021-12-09T15:08:17+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Anti Bullying Week l Safeguarding in 602021-12-09T15:08:17+00:00

TikTok Trends, Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Trolling l Safeguarding in 60

2021-12-10T13:43:39+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

TikTok Trends, Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Trolling l Safeguarding in 602021-12-10T13:43:39+00:00

Evil Santa, Our Guide to Discord and Instagram Link Sharing l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:20+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Evil Santa, Our Guide to Discord and Instagram Link Sharing l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:20+01:00

Online Safety Update: Don’t believe in Evil Santa this Christmas

2023-09-27T12:16:41+01:00

A viral post is circulating on social media about a child accidentally stumbling across a video called ‘Evil Santa’ on YouTube Kids. The video allegedly features Santa telling the child to harm themselves and others to get more presents. The post has been shared widely on social media, worrying parents, carers,

Online Safety Update: Don’t believe in Evil Santa this Christmas2023-09-27T12:16:41+01:00

Instagram Features, iOS 15 Updates and The Online Community of Incels l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:20+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Instagram Features, iOS 15 Updates and The Online Community of Incels l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:20+01:00

Instagram: New Features Explained

2023-09-27T12:25:15+01:00

What’s New? Instagram have recently launched two new features ‘Desktop Uploads’ and ‘Collaborations’. Both features are now available on the latest version of the app and desktop site. The platform has also announced that they are currently testing two further video features. Our online safety experts have taken a look to see what these changes

Instagram: New Features Explained2023-09-27T12:25:15+01:00

WhatsApp, The Dark Web and Gaming Resources l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:20+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

WhatsApp, The Dark Web and Gaming Resources l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:20+01:00

Shining a Light on The Dark Web

2023-09-27T12:28:33+01:00

The phrase ‘dark web’ might bring up all sorts of connotations in your mind, none of which are probably good. For most people, the dark web is a place never ventured to or even given much thought. It’s the other side of the internet, the shadowy depths where criminals and people who are up

Shining a Light on The Dark Web2023-09-27T12:28:33+01:00

Squid Game, FIFA 22 & Deepfakes l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:20+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Squid Game, FIFA 22 & Deepfakes l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:20+01:00

PSNI Issue WhatsApp Scam Warning

2021-12-10T16:41:17+00:00

Police in Northern Ireland have issued a warning following a surge of recent reports about a WhatsApp scam targeting victims across the region. This scam involves a scammer pretending to be a child or relative asking their loved ones for money via a WhatsApp message. Superintendent Gerard Pollock, Chair of

PSNI Issue WhatsApp Scam Warning2021-12-10T16:41:17+00:00

Celebrating Teachers, iOS15 and Dyslexia Awareness l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:21+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Celebrating Teachers, iOS15 and Dyslexia Awareness l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:21+01:00

iOS 15 – What You Need to Know About the Latest Update

2023-09-27T12:44:55+01:00

Apple has released the latest update to their mobile system following a recent security breach much covered in the media. With iOS 15, there are multiple new features that change some of Apple’s core products in a big way. Our online safety experts have looked at all the new features in this update to

iOS 15 – What You Need to Know About the Latest Update2023-09-27T12:44:55+01:00

Instagram, Scotlands LGBT+ Education Resources, Mental Health & Fortnite l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:21+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Instagram, Scotlands LGBT+ Education Resources, Mental Health & Fortnite l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:21+01:00

Fortnite: Here’s What You Need to Know

2021-12-10T16:08:30+00:00

Header Image ©& TM 2021 Marvel ©2021 CPIL. All Rights Reserved You may have recently seen popular gaming platform Fortnite in the news due to its ongoing legal battle with Apple. Because this game has always been popular with younger children and teenagers, we are often asked, “Is it safe

Fortnite: Here’s What You Need to Know2021-12-10T16:08:30+00:00

Fandom of Furries, Roblox and International Day of Sign Language l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:21+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Fandom of Furries, Roblox and International Day of Sign Language l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:21+01:00

Age Appropriate Design Code, Safeguarding Alerts and the Emoticon l Safeguarding in 60

2024-06-25T16:18:21+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

Age Appropriate Design Code, Safeguarding Alerts and the Emoticon l Safeguarding in 602024-06-25T16:18:21+01:00

National Video Games Day, Safeguarding Alerts and Suicide Prevention Day

2024-06-25T16:18:22+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. Pause, Think and Plan Guidance on how to talk to the children in your care about online risks. Watch video

National Video Games Day, Safeguarding Alerts and Suicide Prevention Day2024-06-25T16:18:22+01:00

Levelling Up: A Round Up of Our Best Gaming Resources

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

With the rapid advancement of technology and the big boom of the gaming industry in 2020, there is a good chance your household has at least one gamer living in it. Gaming is one of the fastest evolving social forums. Even if someone games privately instead of “online” (meaning they can play simultaneously with

Levelling Up: A Round Up of Our Best Gaming Resources2024-06-25T16:18:22+01:00

Roblox – What You Need To Know

2025-09-15T11:28:25+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here With over 79.5 million daily users and 56% of them aged under 16, there is a good chance your child or young person has heard of Roblox. While at the surface it may seem like every other game on the market, it

Roblox – What You Need To Know2025-09-15T11:28:25+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
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