Rebecca Avery

How will online child sexual abuse & grooming be tackled under the Online Safety Act? Firms should ensure: ➡️ Children don't appear in suggested friends ➡️ They are not visible in connection lists ➡️ Accounts outside a child’s connections can’t DM them 👇 ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

Join us for a 30-minute webinar on Understanding Online Sexual Harassment Amongst Children and Young People. Register now and gain valuable insights from our online safety experts. Register Now: bit.ly/45CJ3Ra #webinar #onlinesafety

.@RPhelpline has released new easy read documents as part of a series of accessibility improvements being made to the service. By using short and clear sentences with images, each document ensures that written information about the #Helpline is easier to understand for people with learning disabilities. Learn more 👇 swgfl.org.uk/magazine/reven…

These are some of the types of illegal and harmful online content tech firms will have a duty to protect people from under the Online Safety Act. 👇 Find out more: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to address online sexual harassment among young people. Don't miss this chance to gain current knowledge and free resources to deal with sensitive topics Join Here: bit.ly/45CJ3Ra #onlinesafety #webinar

Our new research reveals the worrying scale of the risks children face online - from unwanted friend requests to inappropriate contact 👇 That’s why we’re proposing a range of measures – such as preventing kids appearing in suggested friend lists – to help keep them safe online.

bbc.co.uk/news/business-… #onlinesafety #safeguarding

#SaferInternetDay 2024 will take place on the 6th of February! This year in the UK celebrations and learning will be based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/3PZkdWQ

23% of boys aged 15-16 who have heard of Andrew Tate have a favourable view of him, compared to 10% of girls the same age. Read our full report, published today, into the spread and influence of online #misogyny. bit.ly/3t7ApfY #onlinehate #research #parents

🔍How do you conduct 'online searches' of potential employees? @Farrer_Co have a helpful blog about this which we've used to summarise a few key points. We've also included some clarity provided to us by DfE... ❓Is this helpful? @LGfL @LGfLIncludED #safeguarding #saferecruitment

#SaferInternetDay 2024 will take place on the 6th of February! This year in the UK celebrations and learning will be based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’. Find out more ⬇️ saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet…

Our partners, @SWGfL_Official have collaborated with #Roblox to launch the Roblox Checklist for 2023. The checklist will guide you and the young people in your care through new and existing privacy and security features; allowing gamers to stay safe ⬇ saferinternet.org.uk/blog/roblox-ch…

Salutory tale. Yes this was healthcare, but #schools worth remembering the dangers of staff using non-authorised systems, which they might do if --official systems don't do what is needed OR --staff don't know the implications/risks OR --how approved apps can do the same job

The Kent & Medway Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership are committed to preventing abuse and making sure that where domestic abuse takes place the people affected get the right support, quickly. We want to hear your views on our strategy for 2024-29: kent.gov.uk/domesticabuses….

📣 Twitter rebrands to "X" This change was introduced by Elon Musk, who aims for "X" to become an "everything platform". People are questioning whether users will adapt to the change. Read our online safety review: childnet.com/blog/what-is-x… #X #TwitterX #TwitterLogo

A lot of work goes into helping young people make a smooth transition from primary to secondary education. We have created these videos and accompanying resources to help with the online aspects of this move, whether you're a parent, carer or teacher. bit.ly/3OEsBbG

Have you downloaded the latest report from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline? These findings provide an indepth look into the #onlinesafety issues that are impacting #professionals, as well as how the Helpline has been providing vital #support 👇 📌swgfl.org.uk/research/profe…

Today is #WorldPasswordDay, so it's a great excuse to review your password security with our expert tips getsafeonline.org/personal/news-…

"Sexual imagery created of children when they are online, often in the supposed ‘safe spaces’ of their bedrooms, now accounts for almost four in every five reports," says our CEO Susie Hargreaves OBE. IWF Annual Report launch 2022. independent.co.uk/tech/internet-…

The Department for Education has introduced new #filtering and #monitoring standards to help better protect children and young people online. Schools and colleges are encouraged to use these to evaluate their current filtering and monitoring strategies. bit.ly/3KdXMcH