How will GDPR affect you and your child?

E-safety expert John Carr explains what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means for you and your child and their safety online. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU measure which becomes law in May 2018. Any country that wants to be able...

The apps teens use: How to start a dialogue

How do you talk to your child about what they do online? Are you strict about what they should and shouldn’t do? According to Cat Coode of Binary Tattoo, the first step is to start a conversation with them and agree boundaries together. There is a lot of advice...

Sharenting: 5 tips to keeps your kids safe

We all love to share our children’s quirky, funny and memorable moments online but have you thought about how to do it safely? Cat Coode, draws on her own experience and gives some practical tips to share safely. Of all the jobs I have ever had, by far the most...

Our Expert Panel – Introducing Rebecca Avery

I am the Education Safeguarding Adviser (Online Protection) at Kent County Council and have been working in the field of online safety since 2008. Along with my colleague, the e-Safety Development Officer, my role is to provide online safety support, guidance and...