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A guide for parents and carers
Story from: UK Safer Internet Centre
30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Revise safeguarding to protect vulnerable
Ministers have asked schools to 'review and revise' their safeguarding policies to clarify how children who do not meet the definition of 'vulnerable' are supported
Story from: TES
29 Mar 2020
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Story from: Gov.uk
29 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: 10 safeguarding rules for teachers at home
Record online lessons in a 'neutral area' where nothing 'personal or inappropriate' can be seen in the background, teachers told
Story from: TES
27 Mar 2020
Children could face more mental health problems amid lengthy school closures, experts warn
A lack of structure and routine is already taking its toll on young people’s mental health – and psychotherapists say it could get worse as lockdown measures continue.
Story from: Independent
27 Mar 2020
Online resources and advice to support families - #StaySafeStayHome
To help families adjusting to a “new normal” following the measures taken to stop the spread of coronavirus, we’ve created this dedicated space to provide expert advice, resources and tools to make the best use of tech.
Story from: Internet Matters
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Teachers should not live stream lessons
Teachers' leaders have advised staff not to live stream lessons in new guidance published this morning
Story from: TES
27 Mar 2020
Online safety activities you can do from home
In the coming weeks, as young people may be spending more time at home, with their families, and on devices, we have pulled together a list of resources that you can use with them to explore online safety in a fun, engaging and educational way.
Story from: Childnet
24 Mar 2020
SWGfL Cyber Security Advice during Coronavirus
The Education Network, which SWGfL is a member of, has worked with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on cyber security information for schools - simple information cards that help you with key security issues.
Story from: SWGfL
23 Mar 2020
National Crime Agency warning parents to be vigilante and check what children are doing online
As schools close for an indefinite time across the country, the UK law enforcement agency tasked with tracking down paedophiles operating online is warning parents to be vigilante and check what children are doing while on digital devices.
Story from: Deeside.com
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Children could be targeted by county lines gangs as schools shut down, teachers fear
At-risk children could be exposed to exploitation by county lines drug gangs when schools close, experts and teachers fear.
Story from: Independent
22 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Closures risk 'spike' in child sex abuse
Children may be at greater risk of grooming as they spend more time online, charity warns
Story from: TES
22 Mar 2020
4 safeguarding concerns as schools prepare to close
Ceri Stokes outlines some key safeguarding issues schools will need to look at as closures arrive
Story from: TES
18 Mar 2020
41% of UK teachers have not received any online safety training
The findings form part of charity SWGfL's 10th annual State of the Nation report
Story from: Education Technology
16 Mar 2020
Not all young people are ‘digital natives’ – inequality hugely limits experiences of technology
We found that a lack of critical skills about the online environment matched up with lower levels of education and employment.
Story from: The Conversation
13 Mar 2020
SWGfL unveils 10th annual 'State of the Nation' Report into Online Safety
Every year, SWGfL compiles an annual report highlighting the state of UK schools' online policy and practice using the award-winning 360 Degree Safe tool.
Story from: UK Safer Internet Centre
12 Mar 2020
Inquiry calls for web pre-screening to end UK child abuse 'explosion'
IICSA report calls for social media firms to be made to act, as police struggle to keep up
Story from: The Guardian
12 Mar 2020
Internet 'is not working for women and girls', says Berners-Lee
Inventor of world wide web calls for urgent action to make cyberspace safer for women and girls
Story from: The Guardian
12 Mar 2020
Five-year-olds who use technology more have higher literacy scores, study finds
According to Independent, five-year-olds in England who shun digital devices have lower literacy scores than children who use technology more regularly, a global study has found.
Story from: Schools Improvement Net
12 Mar 2020
Upskirting victim urges other girls to speak out
A teenager from the West Midlands is urging young girls to "find their voice" and speak out against upskirting.
Story from: BBC
10 Mar 2020
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