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BBC launch new resources to challenge young people to spot “fake news”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

The BBC have publish a collection of free online resources as part of BBC School Report’s annual News Day. The resources are suitable for children and young people aged 11-18 and include online videos and lessons plans and an interactive … Continue reading →

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BBClaunch new programme to enable young people to tell the difference between real and fake news

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

The BBC is launching a new programme supporting secondary school pupils to identify real news and filter out fake or false information. From March 2018, up to 1,000 schools will be offered mentoring in class, online, or at events from … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 7, 2017 by

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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