This page was originally created for candidates on our courses but so many people wanted them I have made them available to everyone. New items are added all the time. If you have an issue you'd like me to address, simply email. If you have a great resource you think I should know about, please let me know!
I'VE RECENTLY BEEN WRITING MATERIAL FOR A NEW RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEN TO BE LAUNCHED SUMMER 2020, AND CONTENT FOR INTERNET MATTERS. Please look there for more up to date advice.
Let's be clear on Cyberbullying. Get the latest facts, stats and advice.
Young people with a wide range of difficulties shared their online experiences in the Cybersurvey. For insights view the Slide deck
App age limits
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Please note some apps are no longer in use.Vine is one such example.
Useful general guide in clear chapters.
Here are two excellent sources of advice:
Sexting in schools & Colleges and
Sexting in schools: Advice and Support Around Self-Generated Images.
Gain insights from my report on young people involved in sexting
New messaging apps
A list of popular apps young people are using with short descriptions.
Adobe Acrobat document [528.4 KB]
Tip Sheet
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A useful tip sheet for teachers. Be professional and techsmart.
Adobe Acrobat document [358.2 KB]
Tip sheet 2 Useful sites
When you're dealing with incidents you will need these support pages for popular social media sites.
PDF [300.7 KB]
Guide to the law relating to cyberbullying and online
crime
PDF [571.4 KB]
Print on an A3 sheet to play the e-safety game described in my latest book, 'Making your primary school e-safe'. Photocopiable cards are given in the book with a secondary version in 'Making your Secondary School e-safe.' The game is a 'Snakes and Ladders' type game where you go back a few places if you take a risk online.
Every so often you'll read about the latest scare. Some are genuine others are a hoax. How should parents handle this? TIPS
Banish fear of screentime. Make it creative time. 16 ideas to try with children.
Madly popular with kids, but here's what you should know.
Why are kids fascinated with Snap Streaks and should you be worried?
Virtual and Augmented Reality Games. What do I need to know?
Download pdf
Why do so few parents show kids how to stay safe online? Our infographic gives the picture
New messaging apps
A list of popular apps young people are using with short descriptions.
Adobe Acrobat document [528.4 KB]
From time to time alerts are posted about apps that cause concern.
September 2016: Yellow and Calculator Yellow and Calculator
Advice for parents of teens
An A4 sheet of advice for parents of teens. Useful for parents' evenings or to use as a prompt for discussions with parents.
Adobe Acrobat document [260.6 KB]
An infographic of Internet Slang and acronyms by 'Who is hosting this?'
Tips for parents who have a gaming kid in your family
10 Tips for teens on
SNS
Using social media safely
Stay in control of your social media: how to deactivate for a bit
10 tips for teens on texting , messaging and email
Need to report something to a social media site?
This guide can help you.
Here are some ideas to try when thinking about your privacy and profile.
What is clickbait? Where do I find it? What does it look like? How can I deal with it? Tips
Insta pressure described by a girl who knows. Blogger and model Roxie Nafousi explains. Learn how you can take charge of your life.