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A non-profit managed broadband provider that delivers fast, safe and secure connectivity to schools, MATs & local authorities.

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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Beyond phone bans: Empowering students to critically navigate and reimagine technology. @RaspberryPi_org look at the debate around banning phones in #schools and ask how we can help children engage with technology critically. www.raspberrypi.org/...
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Beyond phone bans: Empowering students to critically navigate and reimagine technology - Raspberry Pi Foundation
How computing educators can guide students in critically understanding technology design — and create collaborative phone policies.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We found a useful tool for helping people to spot #scams 🔎 "Ask Silver" is a tool that anyone with a smartphone can use. You can even send it a WhatsApp with a screenshot of any text, email or website you’re suspicious about. Find out more here: www.getsafeonline.or...
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Ask Silver Scam Checker - Get Safe Online
Ask Silver is a simple tool that anyone with a smartphone can use to protect themselves from scams. All you need to do is upload a screenshot of any text,
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
New Guidance on Managing Pupil Image & Video Content: The UK Council for Internet Safety has produced best practice guidelines for school staff on managing content on #school websites and social media platforms. Read here: saferinternet.org.uk...
saferinternet.org.uk
Managing student image and video content - UK Safer Internet Centre
Guidance to support schools managing pupil/ student image security.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Who wants a summer-themed #coding mission? The team at @missionencode have created free #Python coding challenges alongside their helpful step-by-step Python tutorials. #EdTech #TeacherResources #CSEd missionencodeable.co...
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Mission Encodeable
The coolest way to learn to code | Free coding tutorials for young people
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It’s #BikeWeek! 🚴 @WeAreCyclingUK has great tips for families, including selecting the right size bike for your child and teaching them how to ride a bike: www.cyclinguk.org/fa...
cyclinguk.org
Family cycling advice
Cycling is an amazing way to spend quality time together as a family. Whatever the age of your children or grandchildren, you can enjoy cycling together. From learning to ride a balance bike, to finding routes that challenge and excite your teenager, Cycling UK is here to support and inspire your family as they cycle
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
"Help your staff keep your organisation safe online" The National #CyberSecurity Centre have free training available online for organisations of all sizes and sectors. It covers passwords, securing devices, phishing attempts and reporting incidents: www.ncsc.gov.uk/info...
ncsc.gov.uk
Top Tips for Staff: help your staff keep your organisation safe online
Our accessible cyber security training package is for organisations of all sizes and sectors.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds. Does this finding surprise you? #ChildrensMentalHealth www.theguardian.com/...
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Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds
Half of 16- to 21-year-olds support ‘digital curfew’ and nearly 70% feel worse after using social media
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
On the emPSN blog🖊️'Educational Online Games for Children' - we pick out some online platforms that enable learning of subjects such as Maths and Languages via fun and engaging games. www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
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Educational Online Games for Children - emPSN
In this blog, we look at digital games that are fun for children to play but also offer educational benefits.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
One in four pupils in England “disengage” when they move up to secondary school, with enjoyment, trust and a sense of feeling safe declining sharply, according to a new report. #Year7 www.theguardian.com/...
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One in four pupils in England ‘disengage’ when they move to secondary, report finds
New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Queen Mary University of London's outreach project, Computer Science for Fun (cs4fn) has launched a free magazine ‘A Bit of cs4fn’, helping teachers teach computer science to primary school children. Download the first copy here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media... #EduSkyPrimary
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
#ChildSafetyWeek starts today. Run by Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) it aims to build confidence in managing risks to children’s safety, such as road safety or around animals. Teachwire have pulled together some key resources for Primary Schools: #EduSkyPrimary www.teachwire.net/ne...
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Child Safety Week – Essential primary resources for 2025
Help kids stay safe with these Child Safety Week activities, guides and educational posters for all sorts of accidents and hazards...
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Children can get so involved in their gaming that parents are surprised at how intensely emotional they can get about it. BBC Bitesize provide some valuable tips and guidelines to help maintain a calm and happy gaming environment at home: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesi...
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Managing your child’s gaming emotions - BBC Bitesize
Children can get so involved in gaming that parents are often surprised at how intensely emotional they can get. By understanding what’s going on for your child, and following some basic guidelines, you can better support them.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
💧 Water by Catherine Barr is a brilliant #KS1 & #KS2 pick from our friends at Listening Books — covering the water cycle & climate change. emPSN customers get free access to Listening Books. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Playtime in primary #schools can be a daunting prospect for some children, who can be overwhelmed by these unstructured, often noisy periods. @pookyh.bsky.social offers some quick wins & practical pointers for inclusive approaches: buff.ly/xcerLbx #teachers #inclusion #edusky
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Ideas to make play-time inclusive and fun for all - Headteacher Update
Play-time schools can feel daunting for some pupils and we need to consider how to make these moments more inclusive
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Attention book worms! 📚This year's #SummerReadingChallenge starts in one month! summerreadingchallen...
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
20th May is World Bee Day. Find out how you can make your schools more bee-friendly at www.un.org/en/observanc... #WorldBeeDay #edusky
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Why do kids develop gendered stereotypes about #STEM? A new study explores the origins of male-favoured bias in children from just 6 years old when it comes to computing and engineering. mashable.com/article...
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STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
Ideas about gender and STEM start very young, but a study finds unexpected caveats.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Parents of #neurodiverse children may have specific concerns about their internet use. TechSafe is an information hub that shares free resources on topics covering gaming, social media and managing time online. Take a look here: techsafe.org.uk/
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Good luck to all #Year6's this week sitting their SATs 🤞
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who love creating their own films or animations? The Childnet Film Competition 2025 is open for entries until Monday 2nd June 2025. Learn more here: www.childnet.com/wha...
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The Childnet Film Competition 2025 | Childnet
Win filmmaking equipment for your school or youth group and connect young people with film industry experts at our awards ceremony in London!
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This #VE80 #VEDay children across the country will be enjoying history in their classroom. Mr Dilly's World of History has a free event for #KS2 & #KS3 children today at 11am! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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VE DAY 80 - Commemoration Event for Schools with Mr Dilly
Join Mr Dilly for an engaging online event on VE Day & WWII! Discover why we commemorate this historic day. Perfect for schools!
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Suggested reading (or listening) from our friends at @ListeningBooks. Turtle Bay by Saviour Pirotta is a beautifully illustrated, pioneering story about turtle conservation. All emPSN customers benefit from a free Listening Books account. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Do you have a KS2 who is super keen to move on from block coding (Scratch)? The team at Raspberry Pi have a brilliant online #Python introduction as part of their code club: projects.raspberrypi...
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Good Luck to all pupils starting their #GCSE exams 🤞
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
It's #WorldPasswordDay🔑 Our latest blog looks at practical tips for password security for school staff: www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
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Securing the Digital Classroom: World Password Day Tips for Schools - emPSN
Securing the Digital Classroom: World Password Day Tips for Schools Blog Post from emPSN
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The DfE has announced an extension of the Connect the Classroom scheme, investing £45 million to boost school infrastructure and connectivity options, with a view to eventually holding #schools to account for meeting digital standards by 2030. www.gov.uk/governmen...
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No child left behind in plans to narrow the digital divide in education
Consultation launched on plans to make digital standards a requirement for all schools, alongside £45 million investment to improve connectivity
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
What are your tips for dealing with exam stress as a family? We love this article, which is an honest account of how the children of a #teacher work through their GCSE & A-Level revision challenges: www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...
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Exam revision: 'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with study stress'
Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Calling all schools and parents in #Lincolnshire - the Council's Stay Safe team is delivering a number of online safety workshops for primary and secondary aged children. Find out more here: www.lincolnshire.gov...
lincolnshire.gov.uk
Free events to help parents support children to stay safe online – Lincolnshire County Council
A series of free events have been organised giving parents and carers the opportunity to get their questions answered on a raft of online safety issues, including age-appropriate apps, online trends, parental controls, social media, and more.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Some great guidance for individuals and families on how to protect yourselves from data breaches: www.ncsc.gov.uk/guid...
ncsc.gov.uk
Data breaches: guidance for individuals and families
How to protect yourself from the impact of data breaches
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
#Instagram age checks: Meta is introducing AI tools to Instagram to help identify the ages of users and restrict teens from using adult accounts. We'd love to see more examples of social networks using technology for good. www.digit.fyi/meta-t...
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Meta Trials AI Tools to Weed Out Teens on Instagram
Meta is introducing AI tools to Instagram to identify the ages of users and restrict teens form using adult accounts.
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Kate Baker @katebaker.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Celebrate Earth Day with me by composing some ecopoems! #EduSky #iTeachELA
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Today is International Haiku Poetry Day! What is Haiku? A beautiful form of writing. Find out about different styles of poetry in this explainer from BBC Teach - www.bbc.co.uk/teach/...
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KS1 / KS2 English: Understanding different poetry formats
Joseph Coelho explores haikus, sonnets, limericks and various forms of poetry in a Key Stage 2 Primary English video resource.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
It's Easter crafting time! Create your own child with this follow-along video from BBC Children in Need: www.bbcchildreninnee...
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Here are some top online resources for #GCSEMaths - many of which you can access free. Take a look here: tutorful.co.uk/blog/...
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Top 33 Maths Resources to Help You Ace Your GCSE | Tutorful
Ace your Maths GCSE with Tutorful! Explore top resources, including websites, apps, and books, to boost your confidence and skills for exam success.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom according to a recent survey: www.lbc.co.uk/tech/a...
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Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey
Three quarters of the parents questioned said they are concerned about what their children are seeing, hearing or doing online.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
How do you address #onlinesafety with a neurodivergent child? @internetmatters.bsky.social interview the mother of an autistic child about her strategies and resources: www.internetmatters....
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How to talk online safety with autistic children: Helen's story
How to talk online safety with autistic children | Internet Matters. See how mum Helen manages online safety conversations with her children.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Back in February, we had a great Online Safety Day which focused on online scams. This short film from BBC Teach offers advice for young people on how to spot an online scam as well as tips on what you can do to protect yourself online. www.bbc.co.uk/teach/...
bbc.co.uk
Online Security
This short film offers advice on how to spot an online scam as well as tips on what you can do to protect yourself online.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
For those looking for a safe gaming space for their child in the holidays, Lego Kids have fun online games with their favourite characters. kids.lego.com/en-gb/...
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Pupils in England to be taught about online spending and scams - from @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/...
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Pupils in England to be taught about online spending and scams
Financial literacy lessons to be given to pupils at primary and secondary schools
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Do you have a Year 6 child preparing for SATs during the Easter holidays? It doesn't have to be boring! There are some great online resources that can help add some variety to their learning. We've picked out some of our favourites in our latest blog: www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
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Free Online Year 6 SATs Revision Resources for 2025
Online videos and short tests can help break up the boredom of revision for Year 6 students. Here's our pick of some of the best.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
A new UK #cybersecurity and resilience bill has been announced this week. The NCSC explain how the proposals offer an opportunity to tackle the increasing acceleration and diversification of cyber threats to UK critical sectors: www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog...
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Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement to strengthen regulation of critical sectors
New proposals will combat the growing threat to UK critical national infrastructure (CNI).
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Is your child using Facebook Messenger? Meta's Family Centre is a place where parents can view the accounts that they supervise on Messenger and manage supervision settings: www.facebook.com/hel... #OnlineSafety
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What is Family Center? | Messenger Help Center
Learn more about Family Center and supervision on Messenger.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Welcome to April! April Fools is a good prompt to get young people thinking about what they can and can't trust online. Childnet have developed an interactive resource to help teens spots risks including AI generated imagery, scams & fake news. Visit: www.childnet.com/res...
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Reliability Online | Childnet
An interactive resource co-produced with our Youth Advisory Board to help young people aged 13-16 decide what they can trust when they are online
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
This week we're saying thank you, farewell & a happy retirement to emPSN's MD Mike Kendall, after more than two decades at the helm and an incredible career supporting UK schools. We celebrated with a team meeting at Northamptonshire's beautiful Delapre Abbey.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The latest guidance by the UK Safer Internet Centre looks at how #schools can manage images and videos on their online platforms, to mitigate risks. #EduSky saferinternet.org.uk...
saferinternet.org.uk
Managing student image and video content - UK Safer Internet Centre
Guidance to support schools managing pupil/ student image security.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Did you know that both Google & Apple provide a family account that allow #parents to monitor and restrict their children's usage - families.google/fami... & www.apple.com/uk/fam... #onlinesafety
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Family Link from Google - Family Safety & Parental Control Tools
Explore Family Link tools designed to help parents set screen time limits, filter content, and better understand how their families spend time online.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
It's #WorldMathsDay!🔢There are some great online videos and study cards to help children with maths. Our pick today is Corbett Maths that has useful video clips explaining how to do various calculations: corbettmathsprimary....
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Corbettmaths Primary
Primary 5-a-day, videos, worksheets and more
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Has your child outgrown #YouTube Kids? The platform has a step-up level called 'Supervised experience on YouTube' for tweens & teens where parents can choose from content settings that generally align with content ratings for pre-teens+ ages: www.youtube.com/intl... #onlinesafety
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YouTube Kids parental controls - How YouTube Works
We built YouTube Kids as a safer environment for children to explore, while giving parents controls in the app to customise their children's experience.
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The impactful Netflix series Adolescence has dramatically highlighted teens' social media access and struck a chord with so many parents. Will the Online Safety Act go far enough in holding tech companies to account?: www.theguardian.com/...
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Ban smartphones for UK under-16s, urges Adolescence writer
Jack Thorne, whose Netflix series has shone a light on incel culture, calls for restrictions on teens’ social media access
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emPSN @empsn.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
"Parents and teachers are doing their best, but they can't tackle this alone": A survey of 1000 teens at an Academy shows the scale of the #onlinesafety challenge, with 55% saying they've seen sexual or violent content & that much of it "pops up randomly". news.sky.com/story/t...
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Teenagers exposed to 'horrific' content online - and this survey reveals the scale of the problem
Over half (55%) of the 1,000 students surveyed had seen sexually explicit or violent content that was inappropriate for their age, with some saying it appeared unprompted and "pops up randomly".
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