Tag: Childnet
Safer Internet Day: Young people struggle with online ‘consent confusion’, claims survey
Young people are increasingly dependent on being online but many struggle to follow rules around consent when posting to social media, research suggests. To mark today's Safer Internet Day, the UK Safer Internet Centre has published new research which it says shows confusion and conflict among under-18s when it comes to expected behaviour online. The figures suggest…
Facebook backs Government’s online safety lessons for school pupils
Social media giant Facebook has backed the Government’s new online safety lessons to help school pupils recognise online dangers. The tech firm has endorsed the proposed online lesson curriculum ahead of a meeting with ministers and anti-bullying campaigners on Monday. The lessons form part of Government plans to make relationships, sex and health education classes…
