Explained: What is Sarahah?
Described as an ‘honesty’ app, Sarahah is an anonymous messaging app. Once a user registers, they can
Continue ReadingDescribed as an ‘honesty’ app, Sarahah is an anonymous messaging app. Once a user registers, they can
Continue ReadingIf you are using social media in the classroom it is important that you check content is
Continue ReadingWe are delighted to announce the Grand Prize winners of the Safer Internet Day 2017 Photo Competition
Continue ReadingMeowChat allows users to talk with friends and chat to new people nearby or across the world. UPDATE:
Continue ReadingSafer Internet Day was celebrated on February 7th 2017 in Ireland and all over the world. This
Continue ReadingThe Webwise 2017 Parenting Survey is a collaboration between Webwise, the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, and
Continue ReadingToday marks the fourteenth year of Safer Internet Day and this year’s call to action is, ‘Be
Continue ReadingIt is important to talk to your child about being responsible with what they post and share
Continue ReadingMany children use the internet to widen their circle of friends. Use these talking points to discuss
Continue ReadingHere are some helpful talking points to help start the conversation with your child about online gaming: 1.
Continue ReadingIf your child using social media, here are a few conversation starters to help them make the
Continue ReadingWhat is Cyberbullying? Online bullying is something you should talk about with your child before it happens. Ideally
Continue ReadingFor many children today their first experience of the internet is through a tablet or smartphone device.
Continue ReadingShare a photo using #up2us of what you are doing to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2017 to
Continue ReadingWhat is Chatstep? Chatstep is a website that allows users to create, or enter, an online chatroom. Users
Continue ReadingWorried 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.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
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.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry