Safeguarding Newsletter for

Parents and Carers

November 2024

Online Safety

What you need to know about Character AILearn how to keep your teen safe on the app.

'Sickening' Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey chatbots found online The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".

Find the right game - Ask About GamesFind the right game for you and your family using the free game guides, which indicate what is most appropriate for each age range.

Removing Social Media Access After Granting It: A Parent’s GuideWe’ve got tips and tricks for backtracking and removing social media access after allowing it for your child too early.

Safer Socials | Demand a safer internet nowOnline content promoting sexist views is on the rise. Often packaged up with aspirational lifestyle goals and pseudo self-help material, it amplifies a negative and narrow view of masculinity that promotes being rich, powerful, in great shape and in control of others. And it’s being aimed at young teen and tween boys.

New Instagram Campaign to Protect Teens from Sextortion | About InstagramInstagram is committed to safeguarding teens from sextortion. Learn about sextortion and the resources available to keep teens safe.

Should Your Kid Become a YouTuber? Pros and Cons for ParentsThe benefits and risks of letting your child become a YouTuber and tips to manage potential downsides and support their passion safely.

What is WhatsApp? A safety guide | Internet MattersLearn about WhatsApp and its safety features to keep kids safe online.

Snapchat Brings Location Sharing to Family CenterWe’re excited to announce new location sharing features coming to Family Center, our in-app hub where we offer parental tools and resources.

Roblox tightens safety measures: is it enough for children?Roblox announces new safety measures after criticism of inadequate child protection, restricting younger users’ access to risky content but concerns remain.

Group Chats | ChildnetA collection of teaching activities to use with children aged 9-13, to explore safe and responsible use of group chats.

Catfishing: Alexander McCartney jailed for minimum of 20 yearsA 12-year-old girl in the US took her own life as she was being abused by a man from Northern Ireland.

Is someone threatening to post nudes or sexual images of you, your child or a friend online?

Sexually coerced extortion or ‘sextortion' is a type of blackmail where someone tries to use intimate, naked or sexual photos or videos of you to make you do things you don't want to do.

Education resources - UK Safer Internet Centre

TikTok knows it is harming childrenInternal TikTok documents reveal the company is promoting addictive design and targeting children, in full consciousness of the harms of its product

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended postsIts reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

Major Updates to Our Safety Systems and Parental ControlsWe are introducing significant updates to the built-in protections for our youngest users and easy-to-use tools to give parents and caregivers more control an...

Roblox parental controls and privacy settings | Internet MattersLearn how to manage your child's online safety on Roblox with our step-by-step how-to guides.

Tech guide to second-hand devices | Internet MattersSecond-hand devices are cheaper and just as useful as new ones. Learn how to make the most of older devices and stay safe with this guide.

Fortnite parental controls and privacy settings | Internet MattersGet step-by-step guidance on parental controls to manage children's online safety while they play Fortnite.

Help children get the most out of screen timeLearn practical steps you can take to support positive screen use.

Survey Reports and Findings

Report - "I've Seen Horrible Things."

On the 29th October the Children's Commissioner released their latest report titled, "I've seen horrible things": Children's experiences of the online world.

TheCybersurvey.co.ukThe Cybersurvey explores the online life of young people. Children and teens take part in this survey of life in a digital world each year.

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