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All the latest news from CEOP Education. Each resource has a detailed description covering key aims and suggestions for delivery to children and young people.

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Parent and carer helpsheets

Support parents and carers in keeping their children safer online, with our parent and carer helpsheets. They give clear, practical advice on how to talk about online safety, how to guide their child through their online experiences and supportive actions they can take.

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Engaging with parents and carers

Online technology offers many benefits for children and young people; it also presents potential risks that can leave parents and carers feeling anxious and unsure about how to keep up with new sites, games, platforms and trends. Explore how you can support parents and carers to keep their child safer online.

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Why CSA education isn't suitable for assemblies

We all have a duty to safeguard children, so delivering important messaging in assemblies may seem like a good way to reach all the children in your setting. However, not all education is suitable or safe to deliver in this way, particularly education to protect children from online sexual abuse. Find out more...

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What is end-to-end encryption?

Read our blog on end-to-end encryption and how you can support the children and young people you work with to balance their privacy and safety.

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#AskTheAwkward: Our latest resource to support parents and carers

A facilitators guide: helping parents and carers #AskTheAwkward is an NCA-CEOP resource that will support professionals to deliver workshops with parents and carers, to help them overcome some of the awkwardness that comes with discussing online relationships with their children. Read on for more information.

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What to do if you come across child sexual abuse material

Whilst the internet is largely a positive and useful space, you may come across harmful content online, such as child sexual abuse (CSA) material, and be unsure what to do. It is important to understand what steps to take and that we all have a duty to report CSA, to enable law enforcement and partners to tackle this crime and protect children.

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Challenging victim-blaming attitudes

Children and young people receiving online safety education may express victim-blaming attitudes towards the characters in the scenarios and films. One of the greatest barriers to young people seeking help is feeling that they have done something they will be blamed for. Read our strategies for challenging victim-blaming attitudes in a constructive and supportive way.

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New Online blackmail resource for 15-18 year olds

The internet can be a fun and exciting place for 15-18 year olds to develop relationships, and explore opportunities for creativity and careers. But unfortunately, it also offers criminals a space in which it is easier to mask their identities and trick people for their own personal gain. Understand what online blackmail is, the behaviours to be aware of, and learn more about our new online blackmail education resource for 15-18 year olds.

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#OnlineSafetyAtHome resources

#OnlineSafetyAtHome has been created to support parents and carers during COVID-19 and the closure of schools. Each fortnight, we release new home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities parents can do at home with their child to support their online safety. Follow the links here to access the packs and our social media support pack.

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Live streaming: what professionals need to know

Tik Tok, Yubo, Twitch, You Now, Periscope, Instagram Live - with the popularity of live streaming ever increasing amongst both children and adults, it’s important to understand how it works and the opportunities and risks it presents. Take a look at our short guide which includes tips on what you can do to help children stay safe on live streaming platforms.

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The Dark Web: what is it and why do people use it?

Adults may be concerned about young people visiting the 'Dark Web', especially as press reports often link them with dangerous or illegal online activity. Being aware of the basic facts about these parts of the internet can help you give realistic and honest support to young people if you're concerned they are using them. Here's a short explainer on the 'Dark Web', how it can be accessed and what are the risks.

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