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5 things teens want parents to know
What do parents and carers need to know about young people’s digital lives? Our Childnet Digital Leaders shared their views.
Third judge announced for the Childnet Film Competition 2017
We found out about Catherine McAllister's role at the BBC and what her top tips for making a winning entry are.
Pokémon GO – an updated guide for parents
In 2016 we released a blog, the parents’ guide to Pokémon GO, which looked at the benefits and risks of the global phenomenon that is the Pokémon GO game, along with our tips for using it safely. However, with the introduction of 80 new Pokémon, Pokémon GO is growing in popularity once more. We look at the latest updates to the game and what these mean for young people who want to catch them all.
NASUWT survey results
Teaching union NASUWT has released the findings from its latest survey into social media abuse and misuse within schools. The survey looked at social media use within the last 12 months.
Digital Leader joins the Childnet team for work experience
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting one of our Digital Leaders on work experience here at Childnet. We found out what Darcie enjoyed about her time at Childnet, and what she learnt from the experience.
New Film Competition judge announced
We are delighted to announce that the second of our Childnet Film Competition judges is Joanna van der Meer, a Film Tutor and Family Learning Programmer at BFI Southbank.
Parental controls on the Nintendo Switch
Gaming consoles can be a great way for young people to creatively interact and engage with their friends and families. We look at the Nintendo Switch console to help parents ensure that their children are using the device safely and responsibly.
Childnet Digital Leaders have their say about Government Internet Safety Strategy
65 young people aged 11-18 years who are part of the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme have taken part in a consultation to share their views about the Government’s upcoming Internet Safety Strategy.
Childnet has a runner in the London Marathon
Our Education Projects Officer, Lindsay Buck, is running the London Marathon this month to raise money for Childnet. We spoke to Lindsay about here preparation for running the marathon and why she chose to support the work that we do here at Childnet.
How we can keep under 5s safe online
Children love using technology and are learning to navigate websites, online games and consoles, and touch screen technology like iPads and smartphones from a younger and younger age.
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