Now that college has finished, students have much more free time and can find themselves spending a lot of this on devices, accessing social media platforms, surfing the web, playing online games or generally communicating with others.
It’s important to be aware of online safety. SWGfl have produced Top Tip for Staying Safe Online During the Summer.
Guide to Group Chats
An increasing number of young people are actively participating in popular group messaging platforms every day. The Safeguarding Hub has produced a guide to help understand social media and gaming chats and how to protect young people. Your Guide To Group Chats.
To promote online safety, the NSPCC has opened applications for its Online Safety Youth Taskforce for young people aged 13 to 16 across the UK, to help shape decisions about children’s safety online. The Taskforce allows young people to meet decision-makers, influence policies, and share their thoughts on how to help make the online world a safer place. Applications close on 12 January 2024.
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