STEM Learning have produced a set of resources containing two unplugged workshop style activities to help you improve your students understanding of Artificial Intelligence. Workshop 1 – AI Facial recognition activity To encourage discussion around the potential of facial recognition and how humans recognition compares with that of AI. WorkshopRead More →
Childnet, in collaboration with its Youth Advisory Board, has launched “Reliability Online,” an interactive tool designed to help teens identify trustworthy online information. Aimed at ages 13-16, the resource addresses issues like AI-generated content, scams, and fake news through a gamified approach. It features video advice from teens and includesRead More →
The NSPCC’s Building Connections program offers an 11-week online course designed to support young people up to age 19 in overcoming loneliness. Trained befrienders provide weekly one-on-one guidance, helping participants develop skills to build and maintain connections. The service includes activities, goal setting, and reflective exercises tailored to individual needs,Read More →
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published the 2024 definitions for appropriate filtering and monitoring in schools, following a public consultation. These guidelines assist schools and providers in implementing effective internet safety measures. Key points include flexibility in managing filters, the distinction between discrimination and hate speech, the necessity ofRead More →
NSPCC Learning has published updated posters to encourage children to contact Childline if they need to talk. Different designs are available for children of primary and secondary school ages. The poster for Report Remove has also been updated to encourage children and young people to use this tool to getRead More →
A new AdWiseOnline campaign was launched on Safer Internet Day 2024 to help raise children’s and young people’s awareness of manipulative digital marketing practices. The materials will help to simplify the complex terminology of digital marketing and the legal framework of consumer rights. They provide young people with a clearRead More →
Get ready now for Safer Internet Day 2024 on 6th February with these fantastic resources! Here are some key ways to get prepared: Register as a Safer Internet Day supporter – submit your details and appear on the map of supporters across the country and receive a certificate to displayRead More →
A free online safety education programme with everything you need including resources, assemblies and games – Be Internet Legends by Google. With these resources you will be able to teach children the skills and behaviours needed to navigate their online lives. It includes five themed activity packs and 12 ready-madeRead More →
In October 2022, the European Commission launched the Digital Services Act (DSA) package. This is a series of rules and regulations for online platform providers aiming to create a safer digital space for all with some rules that are specially designed to protect minors online. What Does the DSA Do?Read More →
Discover free downloadable resources and engaging activities for various age groups, fostering a safer online environment this Safer Internet Day! Safer Internet Day 2024 takes place on 6th February 2024 and the official resources are now available to download for free. The theme this year is Inspiring Change? Making aRead More →
How Ofsted inspects safeguarding in schools webinar explores: This webinar is now available on YouTube for you to watch and hopefully pick up some useful information and tips on what Ofsted will be looking for when they visit your school. Outline of sessionRead More →
Young people’s relationships with AI chatbots is perhaps more common than you might think and it is an area of AI that is becoming more and more popular. ‘Coded Companions’ is a new report from the youth platform VoiceBox, which presents in-depth research into how AI chatbots affect young people’sRead More →
The UK Safer Internet Centre’s Professionals Online Safety Helpline has introduced new guidance to aid educators and professionals working with young people. The guidance aims to answer frequently asked queries on topics including reporting content of concern on social media, impersonation on social media platforms, and responding to incidents ofRead More →
Better Internet for Kids (BIK) teacher corner is a place especially for teachers, educators and other adults who work with children and young people. This is a ‘one-stop shop’ for learning and teaching about digital citizenship and online safety. You will find free information, advice and resources to support youRead More →
An Online Safety Calendar for 2023-2024 is freely available from Childnet. From September all the way through to August, this calendar has all the key days you need to know about, resources you can use as well as key points in the year that you could use to refresh yourRead More →
The Department for Education’s (DfE) updated statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England, ‘Keeping children safe in education’ came into force on 1st September 2023. This revised guidance was shared for information in June, but there have been further amendments to paragraphs 142, about the appropriateness of filtering and monitoringRead More →
Free SCLN Tools available to download now. Talking about online life can be challenging for all of us. Having speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) makes it even more difficult. Parent Zone have produced free resources to help and to make it much easier for anyone to describe how theyRead More →
Talk Relationships – free lesson plans and elearning offer from the NSPCC. You can now access free lesson plans and also sign up the NSPCC ‘Talk Relationships’ elearning courses to support you with delivering sex and relationship education in your setting. Talk Relationships supports secondary schools to deliver inclusive sexRead More →
Free online safety books from Book Creator in partnership with Common Sense Education. These activity books are for 5-11 year olds and can be used and remixed whenever you want. They are a great starting point for teaching key messages in digital citizenship and online safety and students can addRead More →
CEOP has an opportunity for you to help inform new films for 9-12 year olds. They are working with Brickwall Films to create a series of age appropriate videos to help protect 9-12 year olds from online sexual abuse. They would like to hear from students in this age rangeRead More →