Tag Archives: Advice

BBC launches ‘Own It’ website to help under-12s navigate online risks #esafety #onlinesafety

Posted on December 7, 2017 by kentesafety

The BBC have launched a new website to help 9-12 year-olds navigate “the day-to-day pressures and dilemmas of life online”. The site, Own It, features video clips and content by presenters and vloggers talking about issues including cyberbullying, privacy and … Continue reading →

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Anonymous Apps – what school’s need to know #esafety

Posted on October 6, 2017 by kentesafety

There has been a recent increase in enquiries from education settings regarding ‘anonymous’ apps and websites. The Kent Online Safety team have put together some information to help schools consider how best to respond. Anonymous apps – what are they … Continue reading →

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Pokémon Go: links for schools to share with parents

Posted on July 20, 2016 by kentesafety

Following recent enquiries from schools and settings regarding safety concerns about the ‘Pokémon Go’ app, the Education Safeguarding Adviser (Online Protection) and e-Safety Development Officer have collated a list of useful links for schools and settings to share with parents/carers. … Continue reading →

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ParentInfo – new resource from CEOP and the Parent Zone launched

Posted on July 9, 2015 by kentesafety

PARENTINFO   CEOP and the Parent Zone have launched ParentInfo, a resource aimed at bringing together expert, up-to-date content for parents and carers which schools can host on their own websites.   Schools can sign up for the service at ParentInfo.org and start hosting information … Continue reading →

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“Internet Matters” – new website for parents/carers from ISPs

Posted on May 13, 2014 by kentesafety

BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media have teamed up to launch a new internet safety organisation and website designed to keep children safe while browsing the web. The UK’s four biggest internet service providers (ISPs) have joined forces to launch … Continue reading →

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