How creepy is that smart speaker, that fitness tracker, those wireless headphones? Mozilla created this guide to help you shop for safe, secure connected products.

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A parent and carers introduction to Asking The Awkward
Unsure where to start? This introduction to Asking The Awkward helps you to prepare for regular conversations with your child about online relationships and related topics. It also offers advice on how to keep conversations positive and what to do if your child tells you something that worries you.

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According to Papyrus, 1 in 4 young people will experience thoughts of suicide at some point. While this is prevalent in vulnerable young people, it’s important to remember that thoughts of suicide can happen to anyone at any time for any reason. Life experiences will leave very different impressions on every individual. Even if the majority feel able to cope with an event, others may begin to spiral.

It has never been more critical to know how to approach a conversation about this topic with the young people in your care.

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 July 21

 Updated statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

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Here's a summary by the Education People of the key online safety requirements for schools and colleges.

This guidance from Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership (KSCMP) aims to support managers and safeguarding leads make decisions and have discussions with staff about appropriate online behaviors and professional practice:

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London Grid for Learning's support relating to the new Ofsted Safeguarding changes and includes short videos featuring a headteacher and DSL.

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