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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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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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Delivering the Thinkuknow Introduction Course: a guide for Ambassadors

We know many of our Ambassadors are feeling confident about working online and want to use the opportunity to train staff or volunteers. Use our short guide to help you to deliver the Thinkuknow Introduction modules online.

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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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Online safety and safeguarding during COVID-19

With many government departments and organisations releasing new guidance and resources to support you in safeguarding children online and offline during COVID-19, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To help make life a little bit easier, we have signposted key guidance below, as well as organisations to support you.

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Download our parents helpsheets

To support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online while they are off school, we have produced two helpsheets with advice and links to Thinkuknow resources they can use at home.

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Teaching healthy relationships: 6 resources to help

For children and young people, being in a brand new romantic relationship or making new friends can be exciting and fun. But whether online or off, it’s not always easy for young people to identify when a relationship has become harmful or abusive. And if they do feel uncomfortable or unsafe, children can find it hard to know how or when to find support. Here are 6 resources you can use with children and young people to explore crucial concepts like consent, healthy and unhealthy behaviours in online and offline contexts, and getting support for themselves or their friends if they need it.

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Likes, loves and shares: how we can reduce their impact on wellbeing

Likes, loves and shares are the currency of social media, determining the popularity of a profile, image, video or status. Read about what you can do to help reduce the impact of the number of likes, loves and shares on young people, and the resources available to support you in doing this. 

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Digital Families 2019: the key takeaways

With a packed agenda of keynote speakers and specialist workshops, NCA-CEOP and Parent Zone’s Digital Families Conference 2019 left delegates with a lot to take on board about the opportunities and challenges of young people’s wellbeing online, and what they can do to help families flourish in a digital world. Couldn’t make it? Read a quick summary of the key takeaways from the day.

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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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Three Thinkuknow resources to help you keep young people safe while gaming

Apex Legends, Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft. No doubt you’ve come across these games when working with young people. For most young people, gaming is a fun way to spend time with friends, meet new people, and develop teamwork, concentration and problem-solving skills. However, like all forms of social media, it can expose them to a number of risks. Find out more about three Thinkuknow resources that can help you keep young people safe while gaming.

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Digital Families 2019: Wellbeing in a connected world

'Digital Families: Wellbeing in a connected world' will explore the latest research, with practical workshops, on emerging opportunities and challenges that can affect children and young people in the digital age, and effective responses for parents and carers

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