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Screen time report reveals parents concerns that too much screen is causing child inactivity

Internet Matters
18th October 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Nearly half of parents in the UK are worried their kids are spending too much time online – with the majority believing it's causing kids to be less active.
Articles

Online safety schools pack giveaway – update

12th October 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Our Schools Pack Giveaway will be running for the duration of October, and each week we’ll be sending out packs to the first 20 schools who contact us.
Articles

Our campaign highlights online pressures children face as they head back to school

4th September 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Our new research reveals that 7 out of 10 parents of Year 7 pupils are worried their child will face online pressures that may expose them to online risks.
Parent stories

Preparing children for online challenges as they start secondary school

14th August 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Parent shares concerns around online peer pressure and online risks as her child makes the move to secondary school.
Research

Ofcom Media use and attitudes report 2018

Ofcom
25th April 2018 by Internet Matters Team
According to Ofcom’s latest report into children’s media literacy, children’s online time stopped growing for the first time in 2018.
Articles

Live.ly App – What parents need to know about the live streaming app

8th March 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Live.ly is a live video streaming platform where you can broadcast yourself real-time, anytime to anyone who is on the app.
Articles

A better internet starts with you – Safer Internet Day 2018

22nd January 2018 by Will Gardner
Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated globally on 6th Feb 2018 with the theme “Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you”.

LGBTQ – 7-18

15th January 2018 by Adriana Nobre
The LGBTQ+ Index of Harms is broken down into the strands from the Education for a Connected World Framework. Each strand of the framework is summarised into at least one likely harm.
Parent stories

Parent shares the challenges of talking to kids about their digital lives

4th January 2018 by Internet Matters Team
We asked a parent to give us her take on how she manages the challenge of staying on top of what her children do online and how to support them.
Articles

‘Internet Matters’: Online safety app for parents and children

4th January 2018 by Internet Matters Team
'InternetMatters' our app designed to help parents talk about online safety issues with their children to help them stay safe online.
Parent stories

Parent shares experience of managing children’s digital lives and thoughts on code

14th November 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Mum of two teenagers Jeanette shares how she encourages her kids to be more resilient online to make smart choices as they grow and gain more independence.

Cookies – a new play inspired by real stories about key online issues

26th October 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Inspired by true online stories, 'Cookies' play follows seven teenagers dealing with the effects of sexting, radicalisation and cyberbullying.

Get your child involved in Pupil Voice Week 2017

21st September 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Pupil Voice Week 2017 - Motivate your kids to feel confident to talk about their concerns. Register their school to take part | Internet Matters
Articles

Online challenges every parents should watch out for this summer

26th July 2017 by Internet Matters Team
See top 6 online challenges that parents need to be aware of and advice on how to prevent your child from putting themselves in harm's way.
Articles

Wishbone App – What parents need to know

8th June 2017 by Dr Tamasine Preece
To help parents with concerns that their children are receiving unsolicited messages on wishbone app, see expert tips on how to keep them safe.
Parent stories

Parent shares her story about how her son was bullied online

24th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
To encourage other parents to start a conversation about the cyberbullying and support their children on this issue, Laura shares her son's story.