Technology

Whilst the kids of yesteryear would only really be interested in games consoles or music gear, our new world of user-friendly tech means that children are interacting with a huge range of devices on a daily basis.

In this webinar, Senior Online Safety Consultant, Chris Skinner, discusses what schools need to know in relation to their statutory safeguarding requirements.

With the current COVID-19 outbreak meaning the onus is on parents to facilitate home learning, we've once again teamed up with Sam and Mark from Musicalternative to produce a handy song full of ideas to help you create those special moments that will last a lifetime.

This webinar will focus on the VPN technology that children typically use to get around filtering controls. We’ll explain how VPNs tunnel through your protection and the practical steps that you can take to detect and block usage.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Amazon Alexa. Alexa is an artificial intelligence (AI) software assistant created by Amazon in 2014 through which smartphone, tablet and smart device users can issue voice commands and ask questions. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as privacy risks, age-inappropriate content and insecure devices.

A free online safety guide for parents and carers to help them understand exactly what the Xbox One, an all-in-one entertainment hub is all about.

A free online safety guide giving parents and carers advice and support around the use of webcams, focusing on how to spot the risks associated with them, at a time where they have become crucial in staying connected with others.

A free online safety guide to Oculus Quest, the all-in-one gaming system for virtual reality providing an emersive experience with realistic gaming and entertainment features.

A free online safety guide to help increase children's awareness around screen addiction, especially with increased device usage during lockdown.

A free guide to the PlayStation 4, the all-in-one entertainment hub and one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market, offering players internet access, streaming services and online chat features as well as a wealth of online video games.

A free online safety guide to Google Stadia, a cloud-based service with a recently released free version, allowing users to stream its catalogue of console quality games directly via wi-fi.

A guide to help both teachers and parents consider some of the issues that may arise when engaging in an online lesson.

A guide to help parents and carers support their child in getting the most out of their remote learning experience.

A guide to help school staff ensure they deliver the most secure and safest remote learning experience they can, both for themselves and their students.

A guide to guide to help pupils understand different aspects of remote learning and to support them in ensuring their experience is as safe and secure as it can be.

General cleanliness and personal hygiene have never been more important. This guide provides aims to help everyone understand some of the best practice methods to keep your devices clean and some techniques you should avoid.

Providing useful tips for children to use new devices safely and responsibly.

An e-safety guide to VR (Virtual Reality), the practice of creating computer generated images or sometimes even entire worlds for a user to experience as if they were there.

An online safety guide to the popular hybrid video game console the Nintendo Switch.

An e-safety guide for parents and carers on managing what your children watch on Television.

A online safety guide for parents to tackle the serious issue of screen addiction.

An e-safety guide for parents & carers on how children can use smart devices safely.

An e-safety guide for parents & carers to identify some of the ways to stay alert and protect themselves and their children when using smart home devices.

An e-safety guide for parents & carers on Virtual Private Networks (also known as VPNs) a great privacy tool, which can be dangerous for children and can allow them to bypass restrictions you have on web browsing.