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Useful Resources for Adults who work with Young People

20 January 2016

Think before you share

 

There may be a starman waiting in the sky, but sadly it isn't in the celestial form of a new stellar arrangement marking David Bowie's passing.

 

You've probably seen the reports circulating in the wake of Bowie's death -- the man behind Ziggy Stardust, the original space oddity, and one of the most innovative recording artists of all time is now memorialised with a new constellation.

Use examples like this to show students that we should always check accuracy before sharing.

 

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19 January 2016

If you’re worried about anything you or your child come across online, you should report it immediately to the relevant organisation and to the site where you or your child saw it.

 

The links take you directly to the report pages of organisations who can offer advice. You can also report problems directly to social networking sites.

 

Learn more here

07 January 2016

This year’s theme for Safer Internet Day is ‘Play your part for a better internet’. These resource packs for 3-11 year olds (primary) and 11-19 year olds (secondary), as well as the parent and carer pack, provide lots of great ideas to help schools, youth groups, libraries and other organisations get involved in Safer Internet Day 2016.

 

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10 December 2015

'We’re not talking about endless photos of your dinner, a running commentary about your gym sessions or the oversharing of how good or bad your latest relationship is going. Here we discuss things that REALLY shouldn’t be on social media or risk serious privacy ramifications.'

Read the article here.