This coming January YouTube is set to make changes that will overhaul how children experience content on the platform.The move comes after YouTube and Google were fined $170 million this year after YouTube channels were found to be collecting Children’s personal data without parental consent, which was then used to target personalised advertisements.The changes
In the modern digital age, YouTube is revolutionising the way that people consume video media. 3.25 billion hours of YouTube are watched each month, you may have noticed young people in your care contributing to this figure on their own devices! YouTube is an ever-growing community where visionary creators can produce imaginative, original content for
Samsung has acknowledged that 'any fingerprint' can unlock the flagship S10 phone, because of issues with screen protectors. Samsung has said they will soon release a software patch to fix the issue affecting the in-display fingerprint sensor. The sensor uses ultrasound technology to detect details of a user’s fingerprint. Upon release, Samsung claimed
How we use screens has changed how we live our lives. They make our education, work and social activities easier, quicker and slicker. For a while now, we’ve seen debates about screen time pass in and out of the news cycle. One thing is for certain- too much screen time can impact our
There is nothing wrong with gaming in moderation, but if you are concerned that a young person in your care has problematic behaviours toward gaming, it’s best to seek support. So far there have been several treatment options identified including therapeutic counselling, medication and/or self-help groups. Healthy habits can support young people to
You may have heard the term 'sadfishing' in the media this week and wondered what it was. This concerning trend is not new, but it does serve as an indicator for the state of young people’s wellbeing online and their attempts to cope. The term 'sadfishing' refers to the act of posting about a personal problem online to gain
The Safer Schools App in partnership with Zurich Municipal is being rolled out across more than 13,000 schools in the UK and is aimed at educating, empowering and protecting children and young people from online risk. More than 1,000 schools already use the service that ensures staff, pupils, parents and carers
Hands up if Santa is bringing an Alexa to your home this Christmas ✋ We are here to help you and your family get the most out of your Alexa; safety settings, funny questions to ask and the best age-appropriate apps the entire family can enjoy. What do I need? – An Amazon
Did you know that last year, Childline provided 12,000 counselling sessions to young people about online issues, or that 40% of young people who were bullied in the past year, never told anyone about it? In light of this, we have created a printable resource to test the super cyber powers of children
Broadcasting live can be a really fun way of sharing a moment with your friends and family but you need to be careful because it's easy to get in trouble or make a mistake. Always, think before you broadcast! If you're not sure whether you should
Fortnite is a cross-platform game that was launched in 2017, is one of the most popular games of 2018, taking the number one spot with children and young people. It is available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Playstation & Mobile Devices. Age: You need to be at least 13 years old to play Fortnite. It also has
Fortnite, FIFA, Minecraft and PUBG (Player Unknown Battlegrounds) are just some of the games that children in your care might be playing on their mobile phones, tablets & gaming consoles. While we recommend that parents and carers familiarise themselves with the games that children are playing, it can be hard to decipher the gaming language that
Twitch is a platform used by gamers for live-streaming. Gamers can live-stream the game that they’re playing, along with a video feed of themselves. Users can follow broadcasters for free or else, subscribe to the channel for a fee. Gamers can get paid for streaming. To discover more about a specific game you need to click
It is estimated that 137,000 women and girls have been affected by FGM in England and Wales. The vast majority of these victims will have been subjected to this horrific form of abuse either before they came to the UK or they will have been taken, as children, to their parents' country of origin to undergo this
The WHO (World Health Organisation) are in the news this week as they have added "gaming disorder" into their International Classification of Diseases. What does this mean? If someone is diagnosed with "gaming disorder" then they can be treated by the NHS.
We all know what a cookie is, right?! "Me want cookie!" "Me eat cookie!" "Om nom nom nom" No Cookie Monster! Not THAT type of cookie. ? We mean the one you always see online when websites ask you to 'allow
Feeling a strong connection online? Be cautious! Learn how to spot the signs of catfishing and protect yourself, and those in your care, from online predators. Our online safety shareable provides essential information on identifying red flags, verifying online profiles, and taking action if you suspect a catfish.
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