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Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts

It may be useful to alert Foster Carers to this, and/or to open up /have a discussion with young people directly. Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more “built-in protections” for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents. The new “teen accounts” were  introduced in the UK 17/9/24. They turn […]

Adolescence at Risk: Online Misogyny and Mental Health

What is Online Misogyny? Online misogyny refers to content and behaviour found online that promotes hatred, abuse, or harmful sexual behaviour towards women and girls (Ofcom, 2025). It is widespread in digital spaces, particularly within the ‘manosphere’, a heterogeneous network of communities across social media, blogs, forums, and channels, which attract thousands of users (Ging […]

Online safety

NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part YouTube series showing how Childline can help young people navigate the online world. Influencers predict what teenagers really think about online life, covering issues such as AI, screen time and online safety. Professionals […]

A Child’s Life Online

Foster carers play a vital and increasingly complex role in supporting children to navigate their online lives safely. Especially as the digital world is constantly changing. New apps, games and platforms emerge rapidly, and the risks associated with online activity can feel worrying and difficult to keep up with. For children in care, who may […]

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