Safer Internet Day – 8 February 2022
8th of February is Safer Internet Day with the theme “All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online”.
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Xmas Blog
It has been a tough year for everyone in the education sector and we wish you all a safe, healthy and happy festive season.
Online Bullying
The theme of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week is “One Kind Word”. Kindness, be it in thoughts, words or actions, is an incredibly important quality to foster in a world where we seem to be surrounded by reports of intolerance, division and lack of respect, both on and offline.
Anti-Bullying Week
15-19 November is anti-bullying week with the theme “One Kind Word”. The week begins with Odd Socks Day on Monday 15th.
AGE RATINGS
The recent Netflix series, Squid features gore and violence, as well as sex scenes, self-harm, suicide and bad language and is not suitable for young children. The survival drama features contestants who play children’s playground games with a deadly twist – if they don’t succeed, they are killed.
Unwritten Rules
Technology has changed all of our lives, but the law often lags behind. This month sees the coming into effect of the new Age-Appropriate Design Code to protect children’s data.
Age Appropriate Design Code
There have been welcome steps forward in children’s online safety this month with the coming into force of the Age-Appropriate Design Code.
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Piracy & Malware
Malware called Crackonosh, hidden inside pirated copies of games secretly generates crypto currency for hackers. According to Avast.com, gamers all around the world have been affected.
Radicalisation
You may have been following the recent harrowing reports from the Manchester Arena Inquiry which have highlighted the importance of vigilance from all of us to the risk of terrorism.