Read the script below Hello and welcome to, Safeguarding Soundbites. This is the podcast for all your digital safeguarding news needs – today, we’re going to be talking about virtual reality and, as always, taking a light dive into what’s been happening in the safeguarding sphere. First
WARNING: This article contains descriptions of self-harm and suicide. Discretion is advised. We have received reports of a viral post circulating on social media about an alleged self-harm ‘game’ being shared on popular gaming platform Roblox. Known as ‘The Game’, the post claims that
Over the last two years, there has been a surge in UK households using virtual reality. While it may seem like science fiction, virtual reality (VR) is becoming more popular every day, especially with children and young people. Quick Stats Research predicts the next generation will
Read the script below Hello and welcome to the very first Safeguarding Soundbites of 2023 - I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and from all of us here at INEQE Safeguarding Group, Happy New Year! As we pack away the tinsel and finish off the mince
Read the script below Hello and welcome to our festive edition of Safeguarding Soundbites. I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and as always, I’ll be talking about the latest in safeguarding news and in this Christmas-special episode, how you can help safeguard
Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites – the podcast that sums up the week’s safeguarding news. This week, we’re talking about social media news, shocking new research figures and more. In the news this week, Twitter continues to make headlines with questions
Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites, where we can almost hear the sleigh bells ringing! That’s right, it’s officially December! As we try to wrap our heads around that, let’s hear what INEQE’s online safeguarding experts have been talking about, plus catch
Read the script below Hello and welcome to another episode of your favourite – we hope! - online podcast…Safeguarding Soundbites! As always, we’ll be giving you a round-up of this week’s safeguarding news. Let's get into it. With ‘Christmas lights switch ons’ and Santa popping up at
Read the script below Hello and welcome to another episode of the Safeguarding Soundbites podcast. This week we’re marking anti-bullying week in the UK, discussing file sharing apps Airdrop and Nearby Share, and finding out all the latest news in the digital safeguarding world. According to Ofcom,
Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites! If you’re new around here, this is the small but mighty podcast that brings our listeners up to speed on the safeguarding news you need to help keep the children and young people in your life
This Safeguarding Alert has been published to support parents, carers and safeguarding professionals in protecting children and young people in their care from exposure to explicit sexual content online. What should I do? If your child is a Twitch, Reddit or TikTok user remain calm. They may
Read the script below Hello and welcome to another episode of Safeguarding Soundbites, the podcast that catches you up with the week’s safeguarding news and need-to-knows. Do you know your phishing from your smishing? Or the difference between malvertising and malspam? If not, don’t worry! Those were
Read the script below Hello I’m Colin Stitt, and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites. If you’re a first time listener, this is the podcats that keep you up to date with the latest safeguarding news, alerts and advice. Let’s get into it! This week saw World Mental Health
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the podcast that keeps you up to date with the latest online safeguarding news, alerts, and advice. This week our experts take a look at Netflix’s disturbing true crime releases as well as advice for removing barriers
Due to the popularity of two of Netflix’s most recent releases, Blonde (a Marilyn Monroe biopic) and Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, our online safety experts have released this Safeguarding Update, which highlights the main risks and concerns associated with the disturbing content in
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the podcast that keeps you up to date with the latest online safeguarding news, alerts, and advice. Trigger Warning: The following story could be upsetting and graphic for younger listeners. If you are with your young person,
We have previously reported on dangerous online platform called Omegle and the risks it poses to children and young people who visit it. Following a recent press release and concerns from parents, carers, and safeguarding professionals, we have decided to release further information and guidance. What is Omegle?
Have you ever sent a message, and immediately wished you could unsend it? Many messaging options on popular platforms are starting to make this wish come true by offering a ‘deleting messages’ feature. Our online safety experts have taken a look at the various options to help parents and
Read the script below Hello and welcome to Safeguarding Soundbites, the podcast that keeps you in the know with weekly updates on the latest safeguarding news, alerts and advice. I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at INEQE Safeguarding Group. Harmful content online is nothing new. But
You may have heard about a recent cyberattack on the popular school platform, Seesaw. While there was misconception over whether this applied only to the United States, we have received reports that schools across the UK have been affected by this attack. What happened?
We have recently been alerted to a new scam being circulated across the UK. This phishing scam involves a text message that links you to a fake UK government website to register for the energy bills discount scheme. Our Scam Alert will help you understand what the scam is, how to
Children and young people can spend a significant amount of their time using devices and exploring the online world. There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with this – it’s a place for them to socialise, to play, and to learn. However, with Ofcom reporting that 9 in 10 children in the UK will
Read the script below Welcome to this week’s Safeguarding Soundbites – the virtual place to get news and updates about the online space! Today, I’ll be bringing you the past week’s top stories on safeguarding, and sharing what our online safety experts here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group
Apple have released the latest updates for their devices, with iOS 16 live since September 12th, 2022. With features added to aid parents and carers in safeguarding their children, such as improvements to safety features and parental controls, our Online Safety Experts have
We have recently become aware of an increase in a phishing scam, often known as ‘Hi Mum’. The scam involves the impersonation of friends or family members, and can be conducted through text message or an instant messaging service, such as WhatsApp. Our Scam Alert will help you understand what the