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Family Lives

Family Lives
6th Nov, 24

https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-parenting-courses

Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice…

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Setting up parental controls

Setting up parental controls
16th Jul, 24

https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/online-safety-videos/

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What are social media algorithms? Advice for parents and carers

What are social media algorithms? Advice for parents and carers
9th Jul, 24

https://www.childnet.com/blog/algorithms/

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QR Codes - National Cyber Security Centre 

QR Codes - National Cyber Security Centre 
23rd Apr, 24

QR Codes - National Cyber Security Centre 

QR Codes, what are they? we've all seen them whether its at your local or on the bus stop you use to get to work. For…

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Missing from Home?

Missing from Home?
18th Apr, 24

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Understand more about end-to-end encryption

Understand more about end-to-end encryption
10th Jan, 24

Understand more about end-to-end encryption and how to support your child to balance privacy and safety.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-end-to-end-encryption/?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=7383a96fbf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_9_26_2022_Network_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-7383a96fbf-65051276

 

 

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Harmful Content Online

Harmful Content Online
27th Nov, 23

We're here to help everyone report harmful content online

If you've experienced or witnessed harm online we can help. Report Harmful Content can help you to report harmful content online by providing up to date information on…

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Report issue

Report issue
27th Nov, 23

Report issue

If you’re worried about anything you or your child come across online, we’d advise you to report it immediately to the relevant organisation and to the site where you or your…

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Sharing Photos

Sharing Photos
24th Aug, 23

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Rumble

Rumble
6th Jul, 23

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Smartwatches

Smartwatches
24th May, 23

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What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers

What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers
24th May, 23

https://www.childnet.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-chatgpt-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers/

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Managing Device Stress and Anxiety

Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
29th Mar, 23

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Advice for parents and carers to help support young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet.

Advice for parents and carers to help support young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet.
21st Mar, 23

 

 

 

 

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Online Safety

Online Safety
15th Mar, 23

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MAKING SURE YOUR HOME DOESN’T HAVE AN OPEN DOOR TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS

MAKING SURE YOUR   HOME DOESN’T HAVE AN   OPEN DOOR TO CHILD   SEXUAL ABUSERS
14th Mar, 23

A guide for parents and carers 

https://talk.iwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Parent-Resource.pdf

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Safer Internet Broadcasting – UK Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Broadcasting – UK Safer Internet Centre
28th Feb, 23

Safer Internet Broadcasting – UK Safer Internet Centre

In the modern world many children and adults are seeing live streaming as a valid way of generating low start up income. The rise of…

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NSPCC

NSPCC
9th Jun, 22

 

Sexual abuse in any form is unacceptable. Following the concerning reports provided to the Everyone’s Invited website, detailing incidents of sexual assault in schools and colleges, the Government has…

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CEOP

CEOP
5th May, 22

CEOP has created a new website for teenagers called 'The internet, relationships & you' and offers advice on socialising online, online safety, getting support and sexual content online. CEOP is a part…

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WHISPER

WHISPER
28th Mar, 22

Whisper provides everyone in the college community a safe place to talk, report or highlight issues and concerns. When you don’t know where to go or who to turn to, Whisper can…

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How to talk to your teenager about the invasion of Ukraine

How to talk to your teenager about the invasion of Ukraine
10th Mar, 22

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbrdjsg

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Safeguarding Newsletter

Safeguarding Newsletter
24th Feb, 22

Safeguarding Newsletter

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/safeguarding-newsletter-feb-22.pdf

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This week marks Anti-bullying week with the theme ‘One kind word’ A link to information and support for parents and carers around bullying.

This week marks Anti-bullying week with the theme ‘One kind word’   A link to information and support for parents and carers around bullying.
16th Nov, 21

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/attachments/Anti-Bullying%20Week%202021%20-%20Parent%20Pack%20-%20FINAL.pdf

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Follow the TALK checklist to help keep your child safe online

Follow the TALK checklist to help keep your child safe online
2nd Nov, 21

 

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) tells us that 'since the start of the pandemic, the amount of ‘self-generated’ child abuse imagery has increased dramatically. In 2020, the IWF confirmed 68,000 cases of…

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Support available across Greater Manchester for mental health issues and wellbeing

Support available across Greater Manchester for mental health issues and wellbeing
2nd Nov, 21

https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/if-you-need-support-were-here-to-help/

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ACT Early

ACT Early
19th Jul, 21