Handle with Scare – What You Need to Know about the Horror Genre

2024-10-22T11:54:32+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Today’s children and young people are engaging with content that would have seemed unbelievable when their parents were their age. It can make it difficult for their parents and carers to decide what is ‘age appropriate’ and what is not. This is

Handle with Scare – What You Need to Know about the Horror Genre2024-10-22T11:54:32+01:00

Who are your Trusted Adults?

2024-09-10T16:03:06+01:00

Our in house education team has produced a set of resources. 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, lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations. Each set

Who are your Trusted Adults?2024-09-10T16:03:06+01:00

The Wait and Worries of Exam Results Day: How to Help Young People Prepare and Process

2024-09-10T16:03:07+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here As young people across the UK receive their exam results, we've prepared this guide to help you support them every step of the way—before, during and after results day. Inside, you'll find advice on what to say and do, tips on recognising

The Wait and Worries of Exam Results Day: How to Help Young People Prepare and Process2024-09-10T16:03:07+01:00

Foster Care Fortnight 2024

2024-09-10T16:03:09+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here This year, the 13th- 26th of May marks Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign which highlights the power of fostering and the fostering community. These two weeks offer a chance to consider the passion, dedication and commitment that is practised by Foster

Foster Care Fortnight 20242024-09-10T16:03:09+01:00

Dangerous Challenge Raises Serious Safeguarding Concerns

2024-09-10T16:03:12+01:00

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 Concerns2024-09-10T16:03:12+01:00

Bookshelf Buzz, Troubling Statistics and Instagram Updates

2024-09-10T16:03:13+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites, your weekly round-up of the latest safeguarding news. Today I'm joined by Tyla. Tyla: Hello Natalie, and hello everyone! Yesterday marked World Book Day, a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and encourage a love

Bookshelf Buzz, Troubling Statistics and Instagram Updates2024-09-10T16:03:13+01:00

Mobile Bans, BookTok, and Online Alerts

2024-09-10T16:03:13+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites! Today, Colin and I will be bringing you this week’s top safeguarding news. Colin: We will indeed, Natalie, including the newly released guidance on mobile phone bans for schools in England, spicy content on BookTok and all

Mobile Bans, BookTok, and Online Alerts2024-09-10T16:03:13+01:00

Meta, cyber-attacks and more

2024-09-10T16:03:14+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. Colin: This is the weekly podcast that keeps you in the know with all the week’s important safeguarding updates and news. Natalie: It sure is! I’m Natalie and he’s Colin and this week, we’re talking about

Meta, cyber-attacks and more2024-09-10T16:03:14+01:00

Safeguarding Update – Navigating the Risks of Saltburn

2024-09-10T16:03:14+01:00

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 Saltburn2024-09-10T16:03:14+01:00

AI, Vaping and Esports

2024-09-10T16:03:15+01:00

Read the script below Tyla: Hello and welcome back to another episode of Safeguarding Soundbites, with me, Tyla. Natalie: And me, Natalie. As always, we’ll be bringing this week’s need-to-know news on all things safeguarding. Tyla: This week we’re talking AI, vaping, esports and more. Natalie: Shall

AI, Vaping and Esports2024-09-10T16:03:15+01:00

Meta, vaping and search engine results

2024-09-10T16:03:16+01:00

Read the script below Tyla: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, with me, Tyla. Natalie: And me, Natalie. This week, we’re talking about Meta in the Senate... Tyla: Worrying search engines result... Natalie: And the future of disposable vapes. Tyla: Kick us off, Natalie? Natalie: Sure! Our

Meta, vaping and search engine results2024-09-10T16:03:16+01:00

CSAM, Meta and more

2024-06-25T16:32:19+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another Safeguarding Soundbites. I'm Natalie, and this week, I'm joined by Tyla. We've got quite a line up of stories today, don't we? Tyla: Absolutely, Natalie. Buckle up, everyone, because we're diving headfirst into some shocking

CSAM, Meta and more2024-06-25T16:32:19+01:00

Metaverse, Instagram and more

2024-06-25T16:32:20+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Hello and a very warm welcome back to 2024’s first episode of Safeguarding Soundbites! Colin: Happy new year, Natalie! Natalie: You, too. And to all of our listeners as well. Colin: Yes, we hope you had a lovely break and are feeling

Metaverse, Instagram and more2024-06-25T16:32:20+01:00

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

2024-06-25T16:33:16+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here The latest update to the guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children has been released by the Department for Education. It replaces the previous guidance (often referred to as simply ‘Working Together’) released in 2018. Below, we provide a summary of the key

Working Together to Safeguard Children 20232024-06-25T16:33:16+01:00

Messenger updates, TikTok changes and more

2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Read the script below Colin: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. Danielle: This is the podcast where you can get all the latest safeguarding news, advice and alerts. Colin: And today’s episode is a very special one as it’s the last one before Christmas! Danielle: It’s hard

Messenger updates, TikTok changes and more2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Online Safety Act, child abuse imagery and more

2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Read the script below Danielle: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, with me, Danielle. Natalie: And me, Natalie. This is the podcast for finding out all the week’s top online safeguarding news and alerts. Danielle: This week, young people viewing child abuse imagery online, extremist content on

Online Safety Act, child abuse imagery and more2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Meta in court, AI misuse and more

2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Read the script below Tyla: Hello and welcome to another episode of Safeguarding Soundbites! My name’s Tyla. Natalie: And I’m Natalie. And this is the podcast that brings you all the week’s safeguarding stories, news and alerts. Tyla: It is and - Natalie: - sorry to interrupt

Meta in court, AI misuse and more2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Discord’s Defensive Move, Chatbot Challenges, and Vaping Consultation

2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Read the script below Tory: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, where we bring you the latest online safeguarding news. I'm Tory… Tyla: …And I'm Tyla. This week, we’re talking about how Discord are making their platform ‘hostile’ for abusers, the impact of AI chatbots on young

Discord’s Defensive Move, Chatbot Challenges, and Vaping Consultation2024-06-25T16:33:17+01:00

Violent content, TikTok drugs and the end of Omegle

2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

Read the script below Danielle: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the podcast for catching up on all of this week’s most important online safeguarding news. Tyla: My name’s Tyla. Danielle: And I’m Danielle. This week, we’re talking about violent content on social media, Meta’s plans for

Violent content, TikTok drugs and the end of Omegle2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

AI bots, TikTok news and Lantern

2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

Read the script below Tory: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. Colin: This is your weekly podcast for finding out all the latest online safety news and updates. My name’s Colin. Tory: And I’m Tory. This week, we’re covering new AI chatbots on social media, conflict news

AI bots, TikTok news and Lantern2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

Safeguarding Update: Jeffy

2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Our online safeguarding experts have received reports about a YouTube cartoon series called Jeffy. At first glance, the puppet-style cartoon could be mistaken for child-appropriate content. However, Jeffy is part of a wider trend of animated videos that may look child-friendly but

Safeguarding Update: Jeffy2024-06-25T16:33:18+01:00

Why Are Teachers Being Targeted on TikTok?

2024-06-25T16:33:19+01:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Also referred to as teacher-targeted bullying, there’s been a stark and alarming rise in the online cyberbullying of teachers in recent years. Although it’s hard to pinpoint when teacher-targeted bullying began, the targeting of teachers is not necessarily a new concept. However,

Why Are Teachers Being Targeted on TikTok?2024-06-25T16:33:19+01:00

Special episode: Banning Mobile Phones In Schools – Should they stay, or should they go?

2024-06-25T16:33:20+01:00

Read the script below Natalie: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. I’m Natalie Colin: And I’m Colin. This week, we’re bringing you a special episode of our weekly podcast. Natalie: That’s right – today we’re going to be talking about mobile phones in schools. Colin: And one

Special episode: Banning Mobile Phones In Schools – Should they stay, or should they go?2024-06-25T16:33:20+01:00

Safeguarding Soundbites: Handle with Scare

2024-06-25T16:33:21+01:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. This is the podcast that brings you all this week’s safeguarding news and alerts. Now, this week, we’re bringing something a little different. With Halloween coming up and the inevitable rise of horror genre, we’re getting you

Safeguarding Soundbites: Handle with Scare2024-06-25T16:33:21+01:00

An Online Safety Bill Special

2024-06-25T16:33:21+01:00

Read the script below Colin: Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. I’m Colin - Danielle: ...and I’m Danielle. This is the podcast that brings you all this week’s safeguarding news and alerts. Colin: But this week we’re doing something a little different… Danielle: Yes, this week we’re

An Online Safety Bill Special2024-06-25T16:33:21+01:00
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