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How are you protected online?

How You Are Protected Online: Ireland’s Online Safety Framework  The internet is a big part of your life—whether you’re scrolling

Explained: Online Algorithms

Algorithms play a big role in shaping what we see, do, and experience online. They decide which posts, videos, and

Safer Internet Day 2025 Event

Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers   Hosted in Microsoft Dream Space, the 2025 Safer Internet Day

Distance learning safety advice and considerations 

With learning and education going online, here is a reminder of some key considerations – now more important than ever – that schools should factor into their plans to ensure a safe learning experience for students and teachers.

PDST Digital Technologies Supports for Schools

There are wide range of supports from PDST Technology in Education and the PDST Digital Technologies team to help teachers and schools effectively embed digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment.  The supports include free online courses, good practice videos, blended learning support, free education resources, and technology/ICT support for schools.

Explained – What is TikTok?

  What is TikTok? TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is

Explained: What is Discord?

What is Discord? Discord is a free to access chat app similar to Slack or Skype that allows users to

Managing your online wellbeing

Our overall wellbeing is based on the emotional and physical experiences that we have. As technology is a significant part

Dealing with online harassment

For the vast majority of people the internet provides a positive and very useful experience. However, cyberbullying or online harassment

Top 10 Tips for Parents

  The thoughts of what your child might come across online can be worrying. Check out our top 10 internet

Webcam Blackmail – Advice for Parents

Young people are using video and webcam chat to hang out with friends and meet new people. There are risks,

Managing Screen-time on Fortnite

Webwise Youth Panelists Lorcan and Ashton give us their top tips for managing screen time while online gaming

Screen time – Advice for Parents

Are you concerned about how much time your child spends on their phone/tablet/computer? We’ve put together a guide for parents

Explained: What is Fortnite Battle Royale?

Fortnite is a survival game where 100 players fight against each other in player versus player combat to be the

Talking Points: Online Pornography

The reality of life today is that, whether accidentally or on purpose, your child will come across pornography on the

Helplines

Talk to someone

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