12 Dec 2024
Technology can be a great and exciting gift for children and young people at Christmas. Games consoles, tablets and mobile phones are often at the top of a child’s letter to Santa. We want to make sure that you have had enough conversations before these gifts arrive under the tree on Christmas Day. Top tips […]
07 Dec 2023
Safer Schools have published this helpful guide on all the things to consider when gifting tech this Christmas: Parents’ Guide to Gifting Tech
15 Sep 2023
National Online Safety have created this great graphic with top tips on setting boundaries around gaming: Promote safer game choices Encourage regular breaks Agree spending Factor in friends Enjoy gaming together Talk about emotions Be prepared for trolls. Check out our resource page on Gaming for more advice you can also view our Gaming webinar […]
04 Sep 2023
South West Grid for Learning (SWGFL) has recently updated their Roblox checklist which gives helpful guidance on privacy and security settings: What is Roblox? Chat & privacy Age verification Chat and interaction settings Voice Chat Reporting a game Reporting abuse in-game Reporting chat on the website Blocking users in-game Parental controls Experience guidelines Roblox Premium […]
27 Jul 2023
National Online Safety has created a great flyer with their 10 top tips on how you can help children and young people stay safe online this summer. Engage with their activities Foster critical thinking Be a digital role model Emphasise the safe environment Find a balance Stay aware Take (parental) control Teach basic security Keep […]
31 May 2023
One of the things young people don’t like about social media is spam accounts contacting them. Instagram has functionality that can reduce the amount this happens. This easy to follow video shows you how to do it plus there’s more advice below the video: Content from youtu.be cannot be displayed due to your current cookie […]
23 May 2023
As we discuss in our training the online world plays an important role in young people exploring their identity. Internet Matters have created an Online identity series which includes videos on how we can help young people be more authentic online and develop an online identity which reflects them more positively. They also discuss the […]
09 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news recently with the infamous ChatGPT and many platforms now using AI chatbots including the controversial AI bot on Snapchat. Ineqe Safeguarding Group has put together an Introduction to all things ChatGPT and AI chatbots including top tips, safeguarding concerns and a useful guide: Using AT ChatBots for […]
07 Mar 2023
Internet Matters has written this article on the benefits of social media for young people including the skills it can help develop plus 5 top tips on how young people can make the most of social media. We have recently run a webinar on Social Media – you can view the recording. Social media benefits
27 Sep 2022
Internet Matters now have an Inclusive Digital Safety Hub. Children with SEND benefit more from their online spaces than those without SEND, but they are also more vulnerable to harms online. This hub has resources and advice for carers and professionals. Inclusive Digital Safety hub