young people
Make new memories by joining Childnet’s Youth Advisory Board
Joining Childnet’s Youth Advisory Board can help young people make new friends and memories - and gain confidence.
How can teachers and professionals use the children’s section of the Childnet website?
The Childnet website has a new exciting addition for children aged 8-11 years old. This blog looks at how teachers and professionals can use the new information specifically developed for children aged 8-11 years old to help support them.
How do we protect young people online?
The news today of a man who posed as Justin Bieber online and has subsequently been charged with more than 900 child sex-related crimes in Australia, raises significant concerns on how to protect children online.
Group Chats - the new digital Etiquette
Group chats on messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook messenger and Kik have become incresasingly popular. Read our advice about how to navigate these and what to do about unkind behaviour and having strangers added to group chats.
Be careful who you trust online
Not everyone online has good intentions. Here's our advice to help young people if someone online makes them feel uncomfortable or asks them to do things that they do not wish to do online.
Apps - all your need to know
Ever wondered if all apps are ok to download or what in-app purchasing is? Read our top tips and advice.
Create a positive digital footprint online
Use our simple checklist to help manage and maintain your online reputation.
Get ‘back to school’ ready with our top tips for social media
To make sure you are ‘back to school’ ready we have some top tips for social media which can help young people stay safe whilst staying connected to friends.
Cyberbullying and sexting: What to do?
A leading psychiatrist has warned that a rise in cyberbullying and sexting among teenagers could lead to more adults with mental health problems.
How much do you know about Premium Rate Services?
Are you 11-18 years old? Have you ever accidentally spent money on your mobile phone? Take the Childnet and PhoneBrain survey and find out how much you know about Premium Rate Services.