Childnet Film Competition launches for 2025
Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who are passionate about film? Who can tell a good story, create animations, or are budding actors ? Then the Childnet Film Competition is the perfect opportunity for them to use their creativity to inspire change! Win some great filmmaking equipment for your school or youth group, […]
26 February 2025
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Looking at the 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax
An Instagram story has been shared by more than 600,000 people online. The post in question shows a picture that encourages people to reshare it claiming that, Meta would no longer be able to use their information for the development of Meta AI if they do.
What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers
It's important for parents and carers to talk with young people about how to use ChatGPT in a educational and safe way.
What are social media algorithms? Advice for parents and carers
Social media algorithms are one of the tools used by technology companies on the apps, games and websites we use every day.
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In this blog we will give you all the information you need to understand Fortnite’s gameplay, some of the possible risks that your child may encounter whilst playing it, and how you can support them.
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Childnet Film Competition launches for 2025
Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who are passionate about film? Who can tell a good story, create animations, or are budding actors ? Then the Childnet Film Competition is the perfect opportunity for them to use their creativity to inspire change! Win some great filmmaking equipment for your school or youth group, […]
Childnet joins the Safety Advisory Council's open letter to Meta
Childnet have signed a joint letter raising urgent concerns about Meta’s recent policy changes.
A parents and carers guide to Black Friday and giving tech gifts this Christmas
Whether you are thinking about Christmas shopping, lists for Santa, or getting ready to snap up a deal in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, this blog gives advice about giving tech gifts this Christmas. Do your research Many young people ask for the latest technology, devices, and games for Christmas, and there may […]
Trick or treat? Taking a closer look at online prank videos
Whilst a well timed joke or prank between families and friends can be harmless and entertaining, it is important to understand the risks these videos can have.
Advice on embedding online safety in your practice if you started teaching this September
In this blog, we hear from Rosie, a Childnet Education Officer and former primary school teacher about how early career teachers (ECTs) can bring online safety into their teaching practice.
Celebrating inspiring online influences this Black History Month
This Black History Month we asked our Youth Advisory Board and our Digital Champions about their nominations for Black people who inspire them online. The young people told us about the people who are making change online, using their platforms for good, and who they wanted to talk about this Black History Month. Why not […]
Looking at the 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax
An Instagram story has been shared by more than 600,000 people online. The post in question shows a picture that encourages people to reshare it claiming that, Meta would no longer be able to use their information for the development of Meta AI if they do.
Managing your family’s tech use during the back to school period
Returning to school after the summer break can be a difficult time for young people, whether they’re starting a new school, transitioning to secondary school, or adjusting to the return after the holidays
Get your online safety curriculum back to school ready!
As the summer holidays draw to a close, and it becomes time to dust off the pencil cases, we are running through the brand new resources you can use as part of your online safety education throughout the year. The online safety calendar Our annual ‘Online Safety Calendar’ offers you engaging ways of incorporating online […]
Reflections on a year of education visits
Every year, Childnet speaks to thousands of young people in schools and settings across the country (and sometimes in other countries too)! These visits are the foundation of everything we do at Childnet, where we aim to make the internet a great and safe place for all children and young people.