Santa’s Guide to Safer Livestreaming

2021-12-15T16:24:03+00:00

After these last two years, one type of online socialising has taken over how people from all over the world interact with one another at the same time. ‘Livestreaming’ happens when a video is broadcast and received in real-time over the internet. It’s the closest we can get to in-person

Santa’s Guide to Safer Livestreaming2021-12-15T16:24:03+00:00

How to Use Smart Speakers Safely This Christmas

2021-12-16T16:39:33+00:00

Smart speakers can be great addition to any household. Not only can they be of practical use (like adding to the seemingly never-sending Christmas shopping list!), but they can be a source of fun for the whole family. However, knowing how to use them safely is important. In 2019, children’s

How to Use Smart Speakers Safely This Christmas2021-12-16T16:39:33+00:00

5 Ways to Have a Healthy #ConnectedChristmas

2023-09-26T10:20:25+01:00

After two years of things feeling not quite normal, we’re all looking forward to a bit of family connection this Christmas. While the festive period is normally a time of joy it can also be a time of reflection. Some people may be reflecting on complicated feelings or experiences that might

5 Ways to Have a Healthy #ConnectedChristmas2023-09-26T10:20:25+01:00

Instagram: Take a Break and Upcoming New Features

2023-09-26T10:14:37+01:00

Do you know how much time you spend on social media? What about the children in your care? Instagram users may have noticed a recent addition to the app with the launch of the platform’s Take a Break feature. This opt-in feature will prompt users to ‘step away’ from the

Instagram: Take a Break and Upcoming New Features2023-09-26T10:14:37+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

Poppy Playtime: Online Safety Review

2024-04-19T12:43:36+01:00

Guidance for Parents and Carers WARNING: This contains images and details some people may find disturbing. This should not be shared with young children.  Our online safety experts have been alerted to a video game, being described by some users as an “introduction to

Poppy Playtime: Online Safety Review2024-04-19T12:43:36+01:00

Cyber Security Toolkit for Children

2023-09-26T10:07:18+01:00

The cyber essential steps to keeping children safe online Do the children in your care understand the importance of strong passwords and cyber security? Do your passwords contain the name of members of your family, pets, sports’ teams, or birthdates? In 2021, an annual evaluation by NordPass reported that they

Cyber Security Toolkit for Children2023-09-26T10:07:18+01:00

My Child’s First Device

2022-01-19T12:11:47+00:00

As a parent or carer, you might be deciding to give your child their first phone, tablet, or laptop (or third, fourth, fifth – even a new update). This is a big decision! The responsibility and freedom that comes with owning a device is a big step for children – and you! It might even

My Child’s First Device2022-01-19T12:11:47+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

Understanding FGM

2023-09-26T09:58:43+01:00

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is typically understood as an offline issue. In our line of work, however, we are seeing increasing reports of online sexualised abuse and harassment towards women and girls. To remedy this issue, we need to understand that online risks have offline roots. November 25th marks the International Day for

Understanding FGM2023-09-26T09:58:43+01:00

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

Bullying Beyond the Classroom

2023-09-26T09:54:48+01:00

Once upon a time, chatting with friends outside of school meant using a landline. Playing games with pals involved knocking on their doors. Being bullied by other pupils was confined to school hours. Now, the virtual world has created a 24/7 timeframe for children and young people to become the targets

Bullying Beyond the Classroom2023-09-26T09:54:48+01:00

When Your Child is the Bully

2021-12-10T13:43:12+00:00

We can all conjure up a mental image of a “bully” – someone mean, troubled, and angry who takes out these feelings on others. You might imagine a person from your life or a character from a film or television show. But what happens when the “bully” in question is the child in your care?   This is a

When Your Child is the Bully2021-12-10T13:43:12+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

What is Trolling?

2023-09-27T11:49:51+01:00

Have you ever seen the term “troll” or “trolling” used on social media? If you look at the comment section of any controversial topic, you’ll likely find it. Trolling is typically used to irritate communities, fans of celebrity targets, or people who hold specific beliefs or positions of power. The seemingly anonymous nature of internet

What is Trolling?2023-09-27T11:49:51+01:00

Alert: The Bullying of Teachers

2024-04-19T12:43:37+01:00

INEQE Safeguarding Group have been alerted to a number of incidents concerning the online targeting of teachers and school professionals by students. Pupils have been creating online posts that ridicule, harass, or otherwise bully staff on social media sites, such as TikTok and Instagram.  The nature of these posts includes photographs of

Alert: The Bullying of Teachers2024-04-19T12:43:37+01:00

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

The World According to Discord: Your Guide to the Online Chat Platform

2023-09-27T12:09:37+01:00

Every day, we see the release of new apps and new features that promise to help keep you more connected to others. One of the most popular online spaces for children and young people to connect is Discord. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about this platform and why it presents

The World According to Discord: Your Guide to the Online Chat Platform2023-09-27T12:09:37+01:00

Clicking a Link? Stop and think!

2023-09-27T12:13:14+01:00

Instagram has recently changed its link sharing in Stories feature to allow all users access to add links. Previously, this ability to add links into Stories was limited to those with verified accounts or users with a certain number of followers. It was first introduced in August 2021 as the main link-sharing method, replacing the

Clicking a Link? Stop and think!2023-09-27T12:13:14+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

Incels: The Worrying Rise of an Online Subculture

2024-08-01T10:17:08+01:00

Incel stands for involuntary celibate. The incel ideology can be complex, with many different subcultures associated with the term. Some incels hold or express extreme, misogynistic views and blame others, particularly women, for their lack of sexual experience or success in relationships. Online communities of self-identified incels have become known for promoting harmful ideologies, based

Incels: The Worrying Rise of an Online Subculture2024-08-01T10:17:08+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
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