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Andy Robinson
SWGfL unveils new Roblox and TikTok checklists
This Safer Internet Day we launched our two most recent checklists for the popular online gaming platform Roblox, and the mobile video…
Safeguarding Young People Online – Advice for Professionals this Safer Internet Day
As we gear up for Safer Internet Day, Kathryn Tremlett, Harmful Content Manager, offers advice on what to do if a…
Safer Internet Day 2020 – One week to go!
With just one week to go until Safer Internet Day on the 11th February, now is the perfect time to reflect on how…
Staying safe on XBox – Advice for Parents and Carers
Gaming can play a huge part in young people’s identity and it’s important that we find ways to protect and…
Staying Safe on PS4 – Advice for Parents and Carers
Gaming can play a huge part in young people’s identity and it’s important that we find ways to protect and…
IWF sees record number of reports of online child sexual abuse material in 2019
The UK’s Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, says a heavy dose of reality…
Talking to young people about Persuasive Design
It can be hard to talk to young people about the time they spend online. In this blog we look at…
What technology do schools need to be part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme?
The Childnet Digital Leaders Programme is youth-led and designed to empower young people to educate their peers, parents and teachers about online safety. Here…
India’s Online IWF Portal passes milestone of 1000 Reports
Indian internet users have taken the message about reporting disturbing imagery of child sexual abuse to heart, after figures from…
Safer Internet Day 2019 – Save the Date, Tuesday 5th February
Safer Internet Day (SID)2019 which will take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019, with the global theme of ‘Together for a better…
Government announces new UK Council to improve Online Safety
​The UK Government has announced it is expanding the scope of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) to help improve…
More parents worry about bad language online than grooming or child sexual exploitation
A new Mumsnet and Gransnet survey for the Internet Watch Foundation (a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre) has…