Read the script below Hello and welcome to safeguarding soundbites, the safeguarding news podcast brought to you by Ineqe Safeguarding Group. My name’s Colin Stitt, head of Safer Schools and today I’m going to be talking about this week’s safeguarding news and letting you know what our
According to the latest Online Nation report by Ofcom, only 14% of young people (13-17 years old) are reporting and flagging potentially harmful content or behaviour they see online. This article investigates why our children and young people aren’t reporting online abuse and inappropriate content and
It has never been more important to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the digital world. As headlines about virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse become more commonplace, one platform is beginning to rise in global prominence. Meta have recently released their virtual
Read the script below Hello and welcome back to your latest edition of Safeguarding Soundbites. My name’s Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and for those of you listening for the first time, this is the mini podcast that rounds up all
It's Pride Month in the UK, which marks the celebration of and focus on LGBTQ+ communities. It is also an important time to shed light on the difficult everyday situations which many young people who are exploring their sexuality or who identify as LGBTQ+ find themselves
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites! I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools and on this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about the impact of exam stress on young people and how you can help, International Missing Children’s Day, and as always, getting
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites – the mini podcast from Ineqe Safeguarding Group that gives you this week’s round-up of safeguarding news, alongside all the latest updates and advice from our safeguarding team. My name’s Iain Jones, let’s get started! This week
Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites. If you’re a first-time listener, this is the mini podcast that brings you all the week’s top online safeguarding stories, alongside the latest advice and updates from our safeguarding experts here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group. I’m
Read the script below Hello and welcome to this week’s Safeguarding Soundbites. I’m Iain Jones, Service Engagement Officer at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and this is our weekly podcast that will bring you up-to-speed with online safeguarding news. Over the next few minutes, I’ll be summing up this
We understand that the world of FIFA (and gaming in general) can seem overwhelming and unfamiliar as a parent or carer, especially if a child knows everything about the game. Our online safety experts have taken an extensive look at the popular game to help you better understand exactly what the child in your care
Read the script below Welcome to another safeguarding soundbites – the podcast that’s short and sweet but comes complete with all the week’s safeguarding news, plus find out what our safeguarding experts have been talking about this week. I’m Iain Jones, Service Engagement Officer at Ineqe Safeguarding
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites – the podcast that’s perfect for getting prompt and precise safeguarding news on-the-go. You’ll also be hearing from me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools, about the latest online safety updates from our safeguarding team here at
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at INEQE Safeguarding Group. Today, I’m bringing you this week’s safeguarding news highlights, plus all the latest updates from INEQE’s Safeguarding experts! I hope you’re having a wonderful
Read the script below Hi and welcome to another Safeguarding Soundbites – where I bring you up to speed with all the safeguarding news you need. I’ll also be telling you about Ineqe Safeguarding Group's latest articles and releases that will help guide and support you on
Social media is a great place for young people to share photos with each other – showing what they’ve been up to, commemorating special occasions, and sharing special memories. Unfortunately, there have been documented cases of people scouring social media profiles to find photographs of children and young people in school
Read the script below Hi, welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Service and Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and today I’ll be bringing you the latest in safeguarding news and talking about the online issues we can all take action on to help
According to the Children’s Commissioner, 93% of UK children regularly play video games. With constant competition from other games, social media, and streaming sites, the challenge to stay engaging is a daily one for any gaming platform. This has led to the rise of gambling in gaming
You may have heard about the Online Safety Bill – and if you haven’t, it’s likely you soon will! The Online Safety Bill marks one of the biggest planned changes to date in the way online tech companies are held responsible for content that appears on their platforms. It’s specifically
Research shows that disabled youth, especially those with autism, are at increased risk for bullying compared to their neurotypical peers. At Ineqe Safeguarding Group, we believe that all young people should have safe and equal access to the digital world. Social media and the online world can be a difficult place
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the go-to podcast for getting up-to-date safeguarding news fast! I’m Colin Stitt, head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and this week I’ll be talking about Rocket League, Instagram updates and, as always, this week’s online
While you might have fond memories of videogames like Mario Kart and Sonic the Hedgehog, children and young people today will probably be more familiar with games like Rocket League. This free online game can be played on almost any console – no wonder it has
Read the script below Welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and your host for today’s episode of the pocket-sized podcast that brings you the latest in digital news and safeguarding expert views. This week was Young Carers
The lifestyle of being a carer is often a lonely one and for young carers any isolation can be tough to cope with. In honour of Young Carers Action Day 2022, here’s our guide on how to spot, support and stand with the young carers in your
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the bite-sized podcast that brings you snapshots of the latest in online safeguarding news, as well as a weekly round-up from our online safety experts. The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken over media attention and
As a global community, we have faced a turbulent few years, ruled chiefly by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it brought. Now as we enter Spring 2022, the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken over media attention and national concern. We live in a time