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Teacher policy, guidance and insights

The online space is constantly changing just like education. See our broad range of teacher policy and guidance resources below to keep you informed and engaged in the latest developments in online safety.

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Advice guides for professionals

Learn about common online safety issues like child-on-child abuse, self-image, vulnerabilities and more with our featured advice pages and guides to help inform teacher policy and guidance.

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The TikTok Playbook

Learn about TikTok and how you can use it to support students' learning.
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Changing conversations

Discover how to support children with SEND who use the online space.
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Misogyny in schools

Learn how to effectively tackle online misogyny in school settings.
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Online child-on-child abuse

Explore advice on child-on-child abuse and how it presents online.
Inclusive Digital Safety

Inclusive Digital Safety hub

Created with SWGfL, learn how the online space can impact young people.

Featured research and policy

Completed by our research team or in partnership with our supporters and partners, these reports highlight important online safety issues to support teacher policy and guidance.

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Online lives of children receiving free school meals
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Generative AI in education
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Methods to prevent self-generated CSAM
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Neurodivergent young people and online games
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Children's experiences of nude deepfakes
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A vision for media literacy

In the teacher's hub

More resources for teachers

Explore a range of resources for professional development and training below.

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The UK Safer Internet Centre

Explore training, planning and advice resources for teachers and schools.

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Teaching online safety in schools

Stay on top of the latest online safety regulation for schools in England.

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Welsh Government guidance

Learn about guidance around online safety with this information from Hwb and the Welsh Government.

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Teacher Digital Skills Toolkit

Teachers in Scotland can use this guidance from Education Scotland to help them teach digital literacy.

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SBNI Online Safety Hub

The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland created this hub to help teachers tackle online safety education.

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