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Managing your Online Reputation

Students spend so much time with their teachers that it’s no wonder that they might be interested in learning more […]

Explained: What is Snap Map?

What is Snap Map? The latest update from Snapchat includes a new location sharing feature. Snap Map allows you to […]

Explained: What is Sarahah?

Described as an ‘honesty’ app, Sarahah is an anonymous messaging app. Once a user registers, they can share a chat […]

Download The Webwise SHARE Checklist

If you are using social media in the classroom it is important that you check content is ready to SHARE […]

Explained – What is MeowChat?

  MeowChat allows users to talk with friends and chat to new people nearby or across the world. UPDATE: Under […]

Safer Internet Day 2017 Celebrations

Safer Internet Day was celebrated on February 7th 2017 in Ireland and all over the world. This year has been […]

The Webwise 2017 Parenting Survey

The Webwise 2017 Parenting Survey is a collaboration between Webwise, the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, and the National Parents […]

Talking Points: Posting and Sharing Online

It is important to talk to your child about being responsible with what they post and share online. We have […]

Talking Points: Making friends online

Many children use the internet to widen their circle of friends. Use these talking points to discuss some important issues […]

Talking points: Online gaming

Here are some helpful talking points to help start the conversation with your child about online gaming: 1. Can you […]

Social Networking Tips

If your child using social media, here are a few conversation starters to help them make the most of the […]

Dealing with Cyberbullying

What is Cyberbullying? Online bullying is something you should talk about with your child before it happens. Ideally when your […]

Advice for First Time Tablet Use

For many children today their first experience of the internet is through a tablet or smartphone device. If you are […]

What to do if Images/Video of my Child are Shared Online?

  Advice for Parents If images of your child have been shared online without their permission, there are a number […]

How to Set up Parental Controls on all Devices

Parental controls are available on most Internet-enabled devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming systems. Parental controls can help reduce […]

Helplines

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Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

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The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.

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Report Illegal Content

Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.

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Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry