Children who are lonely and rely on social media are more than twice as likely to be groomed online, according to new research from the NSPCC.
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ITV News
23 Apr 2020
You can now enter the 2020 film competition from home
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Childnet
23 Apr 2020
What you can do to stay safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Gov.uk
23 Apr 2020
Understand how to follow safeguarding procedures when planning remote education strategies and teaching remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Department for Education
19 Apr 2020
While there is much we do not yet know about how children’s lives are being impacted by COVID-19, we offer some thoughts based on a snapshot of Global Kids Online findings, read from the vantage point of these difficult times.
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Global Kids Online
16 Apr 2020
More funding for children’s helplines urged as abuser ‘try to exploit Covid-19 crisis’
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The Guardian
16 Apr 2020
MILLIONS of people across the country are turning to the internet to keep themselves entertained during the lockdown.
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Hereford Times
14 Apr 2020
Dua Lipa has opened up on the effects of cyber-bullying, calling on social media bosses to monitor their platforms “a little closer.”
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NME
14 Apr 2020
Police Scotland has launched a campaign targeting sexual predators who groom children online, with internet use rising during the virus lockdown.
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BBC
14 Apr 2020
Alternative provision units are exempt from the UK’s Covid-19 closure - but teachers fear for vulnerable pupils as few come to class
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The Guardian
14 Apr 2020
Tes’ mental health columnist writes to adolescents who may be struggling with their wellbeing in the coronavirus crisis
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TES
07 Apr 2020
Tips for children and young people
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tootoot
03 Apr 2020
The NSPCC has warned that lockdown is prime time for child abuse online, as kids are online more and police are diverted elsewhere.
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The Telegraph
03 Apr 2020
A guide for parents and carers
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UK Safer Internet Centre
30 Mar 2020
Ministers have asked schools to 'review and revise' their safeguarding policies to clarify how children who do not meet the definition of 'vulnerable' are supported
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TES
29 Mar 2020
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Gov.uk
29 Mar 2020
Record online lessons in a 'neutral area' where nothing 'personal or inappropriate' can be seen in the background, teachers told
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TES
27 Mar 2020
Teachers' leaders have advised staff not to live stream lessons in new guidance published this morning
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TES
27 Mar 2020
To help families adjusting to a “new normal” following the measures taken to stop the spread of coronavirus, we’ve created this dedicated space to provide expert advice, resources and tools to make the best use of tech.
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Internet Matters
27 Mar 2020
A lack of structure and routine is already taking its toll on young people’s mental health – and psychotherapists say it could get worse as lockdown measures continue.
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Independent
27 Mar 2020