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Resources to deal with misinformation

Access support to deal with misinformation

Find support for tackling misinformation and disinformation online. From tools to helplines, these resources can support children and young people online. You can find additional support for yourself as well.

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Useful resources

  • Ofcom – Understanding online false information in the UK
  • Ofcom – Children, social media and fake news
  • Ofcom – Navigating news in an online world
  • National Literacy Trust – Fake news and critical literacy final report
  • Snopes.com – A website that conducts extensive fact-checking research on popular topics
  • BBC Reality Check – BBC News service dedicated to clearing up fake news
  • Channel 4 FactCheck – The fact-checking arm of UK’s Channel 4 newsroom
  • PolitiFact – Fact checking site that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials
  • BBC Teach – Resources from around the BBC to help students spot fake news
  • The Guardian Education Centre – Resources for teachers
  • National Literacy Trust – Fake news and critical literacy resources
  • Childnet – Trust Me Toolkit
  • UK Safer Internet Centre – Power of the image education pack for parents and carers

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