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What is the Age-Appropriate Design Code?

ICO
24th September 2021 by Michael Murray
Michael Murray from the ICO discusses the Age-Appropriate Design Code, or Children's Code, including its impact, how it works, and next steps.

Social media advice hub

7th June 2021 by Internet Matters Team
Get expert advice to help pre-teens and teens stay in control of their social media use and navigate the risks and the rewards it can offer safely.

Social media concerns

25th May 2021 by Internet Matters Team
From sharing too much to opening underage accounts on social media, get advice on the top concerns parents have about young people using social.
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Children’s mental health and wellbeing guidance from Public Health England during COVID-19 pandemic

Internet Matters
7th May 2021 by Internet Matters Team
Here is Public Health England's (PHE) guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and beyond.

Impact report 2019- 2020 – Together for a better internet

22nd March 2021 by Internet Matters Team
In this year’s impact report, we’ve taken a look back at the great work that we’ve achieved to support families as tech & internet safety take centre stage.
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Helping young people express themselves authentically online to improve wellbeing

4th February 2021 by Dr Elizabeth Milovidov, JD
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq. shares insight on how to encourage young people to express themselves safely and authentically online.
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How to deactivate/delete old social media accounts

21st January 2021 by Internet Matters Team
Why not do some digital spring cleaning? We have provided steps on how to delete or deactivate some of the most popular social media apps and platforms.
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Parents share top gifts on children’s Christmas wish list

8th December 2020 by Internet Matters Team
With Christmas approaching, we asked parents and carers what’s on their child’s Christmas wish list this year.
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Teen shares his experience of social media during Covid-19 pandemic

Internet Matters
25th November 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Young teen opens up about the role of social media in his day to day life while experiencing the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
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Stopping the spread of fake news on popular online platforms

16th November 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Learn about the different ways that the most popular social networking platforms are working to stop the spread of fake news online.
Apps & Platforms

What is the Triller app?

2nd November 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Triller is a video social app where users can film multiple takes of themselves singing and/or dancing to music.
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Microsoft releases Xbox Family Settings app

Internet Matters
15th October 2020 by Internet Matters Team
The new Xbox Family Settings app, helps parents to control children's screen time, to filter content and to manage their friends. Learn about the new app and how this could work for your family.
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Ask Mr Burton – Your online safety questions answered!

Internet Matters
13th October 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Matt Burton, Head Teacher of Thornhill Academy – best known as “Mr Burton” from Channel 4’s Educating Yorkshire has answered parents/carers online safety and back to school queries.

About the Inclusive Digital Safety Hub

25th September 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Visit the joint initiative between SWGfL & Internet Matters, providing online safety advice for parents & professionals supporting children's digital lives.

Help care experienced children connect and share safely online

14th September 2020 by Internet Matters Team
As part of the Inclusive Digital Safety hub, find advice on how to safeguard care-experienced children and young people as they connect and share online.
Articles

Instagram Reels – A parents’ guide to the new video sharing feature

Internet Matters
17th August 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Instagram has rolled out a new feature allowing users to record and share 15-second videos on Instagram, similar to features on the popular app TikTok.