Safeguarding Soundbites – Virtual Reality, Snapchat Live Location and Safeguarding News

2022-02-25T16:30:27+00:00

Read the script below Welcome back to another safeguarding soundbites, the mini safeguarding podcast that gives you all the essential news and updates in the world of online safeguarding for children and young people, with me Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools. This week, we’re talking

Safeguarding Soundbites – Virtual Reality, Snapchat Live Location and Safeguarding News2022-02-25T16:30:27+00:00

Snapchat Live Location Sharing

2023-09-26T11:52:00+01:00

Snapchat have recently announced the release of a new feature: Snapchat live location sharing. It will allow users to share their real-time location with friends via the app, expanding their existing Snap Map feature that launched in 2017. What is Snap Map? The Snap Map is a

Snapchat Live Location Sharing2023-09-26T11:52:00+01:00

Safeguarding Soundbites – Dating Apps, Acts of Kindness, and Safeguarding News

2022-02-21T09:54:43+00:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites, your mini podcast with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group. In this week’s episode, we’re discussing young people and dating apps, random acts of kindness day, instagram and all the

Safeguarding Soundbites – Dating Apps, Acts of Kindness, and Safeguarding News2022-02-21T09:54:43+00:00

Instagram’s New Features & Updates for 2022

2023-09-26T12:59:00+01:00

As we get further into 2022, many of today’s top social media apps and platforms have started rolling out new features with the intention of protecting their users. Instagram’s new features mainly focus on screen time limits, account security, and content control - areas that its

Instagram’s New Features & Updates for 20222023-09-26T12:59:00+01:00

Random Acts of Online Kindness

2022-02-16T14:42:42+00:00

For this year’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, we want to share some of our resources that can help take kindness beyond just today and into the everyday. We believe that by educating and empowering children and young people to be kinder online and offline, we can help create a

Random Acts of Online Kindness2022-02-16T14:42:42+00:00

Young People & Dating Apps: Trends and Risks

2023-09-26T14:18:19+01:00

Bumble, Hinge, Badoo, Tinder. This may sound like a list of nonsensical words with no connection, but that is exactly what they all have in common – they are all about connection. These are just a few of today’s most popular dating apps. While many of

Young People & Dating Apps: Trends and Risks2023-09-26T14:18:19+01:00

Safeguarding Soundbites– Children’s Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day

2022-02-11T16:45:14+00:00

Read the script below Welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites – the mini podcast about online safeguarding with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at INEQE Safeguarding Group. This week I’ll be talking about Children’s Mental Health Week and looking at this week’s most important online safeguarding

Safeguarding Soundbites– Children’s Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day2022-02-11T16:45:14+00:00

Children’s Mental Health Week 2022

2023-09-26T11:19:14+01:00

This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week across the UK. After nearly two full years of a pandemic, the newest research indicates it has taken a heavy toll on children’s mental health. Between the social impacts, education and home life adjustments, and the stress and uncertainties of

Children’s Mental Health Week 20222023-09-26T11:19:14+01:00

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Locket widget and online safeguarding news

2022-02-04T16:32:58+00:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites, your podcast for catching up on all the latest in online safeguarding news, with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group. This week we’ve been looking into Locket, the iOS widget that’s

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Locket widget and online safeguarding news2022-02-04T16:32:58+00:00

What is Locket?

2023-09-26T11:12:55+01:00

After gaining fame through popular social media app TikTok, this iOS widget has been shooting up the App Store charts – but what is Locket and how does the Locket widget work? What is Locket? You may not have heard of

What is Locket?2023-09-26T11:12:55+01:00

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Online Trends in 2022, Data Protection Day and This Week’s News

2022-01-28T16:39:41+00:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites with me, Colin, the Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group. On this week’s podcast we’re going to be talking about the latest in safeguarding news and what our teams of experts have been

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Online Trends in 2022, Data Protection Day and This Week’s News2022-01-28T16:39:41+00:00

Online Safety Trends, Risks, and Threats for 2022

2023-03-31T11:22:50+01:00

Every new year sees new trends, risks, and threats to online safety emerge, especially for children and young people. This can seem overwhelming (and sometimes even frightening) if you feel like you’ve just got your head around the last new ‘thing’.  To help you stay ahead of

Online Safety Trends, Risks, and Threats for 20222023-03-31T11:22:50+01:00

Data Protection Day

2022-02-02T11:25:07+00:00

Data Protection Day, also known as Data Privacy Day, is celebrated every year on January 28th. It’s a day to stop, assess, and reflect on how we share and protect our data and personal information, as well as consider how our data is being collected, stored, and

Data Protection Day2022-02-02T11:25:07+00:00

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Roblox, Replika and This Week’s News

2022-01-21T16:39:20+00:00

Read the script below Welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites with me, Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group. This is our weekly podcast that gives you a round-up of everything that’s happened in online safeguarding news this week and highlights the latest advice and

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – Roblox, Replika and This Week’s News2022-01-21T16:39:20+00:00

Safeguarding Alert – Slender Man

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

We’ve received recent reports of children as young as six discussing an online horror character called ‘Slender Man’. Our online safety experts have taken a deeper look at Slender Man to address any risks or red flags, as well as our top tips for parents, carers, and

Safeguarding Alert – Slender Man2024-04-19T12:43:36+01:00

What You Need to Know About…Replika

2023-09-26T12:50:47+01:00

After two years of lockdowns and isolation, young people are feeling more isolated than ever before. As many continue to use the online world to seek support, we’re now seeing the mainstreaming of AI friends and support bots.   Keep reading to find out all about the newest chatbot on our radar, Replika. 

What You Need to Know About…Replika2023-09-26T12:50:47+01:00

Roblox: A Parents Guide to Protecting Children from Harmful Content

2023-09-26T11:01:40+01:00

Header Image ©& TM 2022 Roblox Corporation. All Rights Reserved We have recently received multiple reports from parents and school staff about harmful content on gaming platform Roblox. To help you understand how to keep children and young people safe, we’ve created this important Roblox Parents Guide.  The latest reports we’ve received have outlined worrying accounts of younger children

Roblox: A Parents Guide to Protecting Children from Harmful Content2023-09-26T11:01:40+01:00

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – The World of NFTs and Conspiracy Theories

2022-01-17T10:18:35+00:00

Read the script below Hello and welcome back to Safeguarding Soundbites – the newest podcast on the safeguarding scene that brings you this week’s news, need-to-knows, and next steps to keeping the children and young people in your life safer online. I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer

Digital Safeguarding in 60 – The World of NFTs and Conspiracy Theories2022-01-17T10:18:35+00:00

A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs

2022-01-14T16:37:10+00:00

If you had just begun to wrap your head around cryptocurrencies and Deepfakes, we have news for you – there’s another online trend on the rise! The digital craze of NFTs has exploded in popularity over the last few months and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping.  Our beginner’s guide

A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs2022-01-14T16:37:10+00:00

Tackling Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation 

2023-09-26T10:39:25+01:00

4 min read Key Points The spread of misinformation, fake news and conspiracy theories in the UK has reached new heights.  According to Ofcom, 61% of people are concerned about the impact of misinformation concerning COVID-19.  Children can be targets of misinformation and be more susceptible to believing falsehoods or innocently sharing false information

Tackling Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation 2023-09-26T10:39:25+01:00

New Year’s Resolutions, Safer Video Conferencing and Incels

2022-01-07T16:51:35+00:00

Read the script below I’m Colin Stitt, Head of Safer Schools at Ineqe Safeguarding Group and for the next few weeks, I’ll be bringing you a very brief briefing on the latest in safeguarding news and updates, sharing advice from our team of online safeguarding experts

New Year’s Resolutions, Safer Video Conferencing and Incels2022-01-07T16:51:35+00:00

ABCs of Live Video Conferencing for Education and Engagement

2023-09-26T11:01:08+01:00

As schools across the UK are warned to expect further disruptions due to staff shortages and pupil absences, many teachers, parents, and school staff will be preparing contingency plans for home learning.   To support you, we have updated our in-depth guidance and safety checklist on the safer use of platforms such as Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and GoToWebinar.   The guidance for

ABCs of Live Video Conferencing for Education and Engagement2023-09-26T11:01:08+01:00

Resources for Safer Internet Day

2021-12-22T10:06:22+00:00

Here at Ineqe Safeguarding Group, we believe that every day should be a safer internet day for children and young people. That’s why for 2022’s Safer Internet Day, we’ve put together a list of all our resources we create year-round, to help you safeguard the children and young people in your care online. Safer

Resources for Safer Internet Day2021-12-22T10:06:22+00:00

Assistive Technology for a Connected Christmas

2021-12-13T11:39:40+00:00

Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Technology has become such an important part of our lives. For some children and young people, assistive technology can be the key to overcoming barriers they’d otherwise face due to a disability or illness. There are over 16 million people living with a disability

Assistive Technology for a Connected Christmas2021-12-13T11:39:40+00:00

Safe Streaming This Holiday Season!

2023-09-26T10:26:41+01:00

Your Parental Guide to all Major Streaming Platforms The festive period is a great time to catch up on classic movies and binge the latest T.V. series - but it’s important that we make sure children and young people stay safe when streaming their favourite shows. Our

Safe Streaming This Holiday Season!2023-09-26T10:26:41+01:00
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