Under 18s using online platforms can prove a dangerous activity if not supervised, as many criminals target children online. With that in mind, the security experts at Specops Software have provided a 5-step guide on how to protect your children online.
But first, how much would online bullying affect your child? Specops Software got in touch with Lee Chambers , Environmental...
With calls to the NSPCC about sexual abuse increasing since schools started back, the children’s charity has teamed up with Ant & Dec to make sure children know what to do and who to speak to if something is worrying or upsetting them.
The celebrity duo is hosting a new virtual version of the NSPCC’s Speak Out. Stay Safe assembly, which – before lockdown – the charity had...
With social distancing still “the new norm”, and many of us unsure of the last time we hugged any of our friends, a new study* by Interflora has revealed the secret to long-lasting friendships; have two separate friendship groups, a mix of five personalities, and don’t forget to celebrate those all-important friendship milestones.
The new study of 2,000 Brits reveals some good news...
There have been multiple reports over the years of rising levels of anxiety and depression in teenagers and children. What social media and COVID-19 have in common is how rapidly they spread, with a dangerous impact for humanity ranging from rising depression levels to polarisation and even loss of life. Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens when social media exploded in...
Is there a birthday coming up for a loved one? Are you thinking of buying flowers as a gift? This article will help you choose the best birthday flowers for your family, friends or for a loved one.
A birthday is a speical day in our life and it can often be tough to select a gift, but you can't go wrong with flowers. Which flowers are best to give on a birthday though, is another...
When compared to other groups, students are at a higher risk of burglary thanks to a number of factors; students are often residents in houses with sub-standard security measures, and are frequently new to the areas that they are living in. These factors can often mean that students are at a higher risk of burglary than other groups.
To help reduce the risk of break-ins at your new...
New data released by the online safety organisation, UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), ranks 14,000 schools’ performances on online safety, indicating that more support is required in many parts of the country.
It shows thousands of schools across England are have not yet engaged with appropriate online safety resources which can help them protect children online.
Parenting requires you to juggle lots of tasks at once, which is why you’re bound to pick up the art of multitasking eventually. Indeed, being a parent means finding ways to incorporate taking care of your child alongside your daily routine. Our previous post entitled ‘How to Stay Safe When Visiting the Coast, Lakes and Rivers This Summer’ highlights that the world is slowly re-opening for us...