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Polls and voting in Instagram Stories
Instagram have unveiled the latest update to Stories. Users can now share polls to measure the opinions of their followers as they vote on questions.What are Instagram Stories?Stories are a feature on...
View ArticleAdvice for professionals about the so-called '48 hour missing challenge'
The following information was accurate at the time of writingA purported social media challenge, labelled the ‘48 hour missing challenge’, has been reported on by some media, however the UK Safer...
View ArticleProfessionals Online Safety update: July - September 2017
The third quarter of the year usually sees a slight dip in calls to the POSH Helpline due to the summer holidays, however this year we have seen a 40% rise in contacts compared to the same period in...
View ArticleThe Safer Internet Day 2018 Supporters List is Live
Every Safer Internet Day hundreds of organisations across the UK join the supporters list to share what they are doing to support the day. The Safer Internet Day 2018 supporters list is now live,...
View ArticleSign up for our SID 2018 regional stakeholder events
Safer Internet Day (SID) sees hundreds of organisations unite to raise awareness of online safety issues and run events and activities right across the UK.As we prepare for Safer Internet Day 2018 on 6...
View ArticleGaming – resources for parents and carers
From privacy to parental controls - resources for parents and carers who want to know more about gaming.Online gaming- an introduction for parents and carersOur free leaflet Online gaming - an...
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Safer Internet Day 2017 Impact Report published
Safer Internet Day 2017 reached more people than ever before, with 3 million children and 2 million parents hearing about the day!Our impact report looks at the reach of Safer Internet Day 2017 and the...
View ArticleInternet Watch Foundation’s ‘Game On’ workshops with Everton FC nominated for...
The Internet Watch Foundation, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, could win three awards in November for their campaign to educate young men.The Internet Watch Foundation and Everton Football...
View ArticleSWGfL shortlisted for BETT Award
SWGfL, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been shortlisted as a BETT Awards 2018 finalistSWGfL’s latest self-review tool, 360 Data has been shortlisted as a BETT Awards 2018 finalist in the...
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Delete or Deactivate – What to do with your old accounts
When you stop using a social networking profile or website it’s a good idea to deactivate or delete your account. This will mean that your content is no longer live and should not be searchable...
View ArticleOnline reputation – taking care of your digital footprint, advice for young...
From applying to universities to getting a job, it’s important to have a positive digital footprint. A digital footprint is the mark that you leave behind when using the internet and can shape your...
View ArticleAdvice for Professionals this Anti-Bullying Week
Kat Tremlett, a practitioner on the Professionals Online Safety Helpline, gives her advice for professionals who are concerned about cyberbullying this Anti-Bullying Week.This Anti-bullying week the...
View ArticleStop Speak Support when you see online bullying
As part of The Royal Foundation’s Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying, a panel of young people have developed a campaign to encourage other young people to take three steps when you see...
View Article6 Tips for having a conversation with your child about cyberbullying
As Anti-Bullying Week comes to a close it is important to continue the conversations and messages that were highlighted during the week. Here are our 6 top tips for starting a conversation with your...
View ArticleConsultation for teachers about PSHE and RSE in a digital age
Teachers around the UK are invited to take part in a consultation to shape PSHE and RSE education in schools.Childnet, as part of its work in the UK Safer Internet Centre, is consulting schools about...
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Online Safety Live: An A to Z of Online Safety
Delivered by SWGfL’s online safety experts, as part of their work for the UK Safer Internet Centre, Online Safety Live is the UK’s largest online safety professional development programme for the...
View ArticleOn the road again: on tour with SID TV
For the past four years SWGfL, as part of its work for the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been producing SID TV – film content to be used in schools for Safer Internet Day. The reach of the films has...
View ArticleThings to consider when buying tech gifts this Christmas
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday over and Christmas fast approaching there are plenty of new gadgets that parents and carers may be thinking about buying for their children. This blog contains advice...
View ArticleAlmost 2 in 5 young people have seen fake news online
Ofcom have today released the findings from their 2017 Children's media use and attitudes report, which focuses on children’s behaviour online and the way in which they interact with fake news.The...
View ArticleTop tips for staying safe online at Christmas
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year, excitable children and time to relax with family and friends. And of course, there are new toys to play with.With a huge increase in sales of devices (around...
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