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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 19/08/2026

The Oxford Internet Institute's research project "Mapping the Digital Lives of Care-Experienced Children" wants to hear from professionals & organisations supporting care-experienced young people with digital access & skills. Learn more www.oii.ox.ac.uk/mapping-the-...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 09/07/2026

Information is a social determinant of health. Dr Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health at Google and YouTube, joins Tech Shock to explore what that means for families. parentzone.org.uk/tech-shock-p...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 17/06/2026

Children are highly connected. But are they thriving? Jeffrey DeMarco of Save the Children UK and Lisa Felton of @vodafonefoundation.bsky.social join Tech Shock to discuss their partnership and what it's teaching us about children's digital lives. parentzone.org.uk/tech-shock-p...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 08/06/2026

The University of East London is calling for parents and caregivers to take part in a short group discussion. The conversation covers online safety tools on social media and digital spaces for young people. £10 Amazon voucher included for all participants. See more details below

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 04/06/2026

Learn the new literacy this #AIAwarenessDay Experience AI offers free staff training for UK secondary schools to help educators teach AI literacy Whole-school, virtual and regional training available parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI/literacy

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 13/05/2026

Social media, pornography, and violence against women and girls - connections that rarely surface in mainstream policy debate. Vicki speaks to Melinda Tankard Reist of Collective Shout in the final episode of our Spring Special Series. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 12/05/2026

Three years ago we asked if online safety tools were a false hope. Today we publish the follow-up. 966 tools across 13 platforms. Faster to set up. More on by default. And yet parental concern hasn't shifted. The evidence is catching up. parentzone.org.uk/sites/defaul...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 29/04/2026

New Tech Shock Podcast episode discussing our New Digital Advisors report with VoiceBox. How able are AI chatbots to offer advice on child financial harms in gaming? And how can parents use them more effectively? www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 20/04/2026

The University of East London are looking for parents/caregivers of 11–17 year olds for a 1-hour online safety research study. £10 voucher. No tech expertise needed. Email parents.engage@uel.ac.uk for details. #OnlineSafety #ParentingResearch

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 26/03/2026

@andyburrows.bsky.social, CEO of the @mollyroseorg.bsky.social, joins us this week as Tech Shock continues its special series on the proposed social media ban and government consultation. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 11/02/2026

#SaferInternetDay 2026 was all about #aiLiteracy – so make sure YOUR school is keeping up #ExperienceAI is the UK’s leading #aiLiteracy programme, helping every educator get to grips with AI Join the many schools who have already hosted our expert training team bit.ly/3MeBbkW

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 11/02/2026

With a focus on the safe and responsible use of AI, Everyday Digital Life Skills helps families build the media literacy needed for confident digital decision-making. Introductory offer: £36. Find out more at bit.ly/45URhH9

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 15/12/2025

Join the @nuffieldfoundation.org funded University of York Youth Advisory Board helping Shape Online Media Literacy Lessons in Schools! forms.gle/zFT95tZkfLpZ...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 10/12/2025

"Comprehension is the ultimate purpose of reading. Writing for self-expression - that's what it means to be human." Irene Picton from @literacy-trust.bsky.social on what literacy means when AI can read and write for you. New Tech Shock: www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 03/12/2025

Deepfakes. Disinformation. Synthetic reality. "You can't regulate code - if someone wants it, they'll find it." AI expert Henry Ajder on what remains for trust and authenticity when regulation fails. New Tech Shock: parentzone.org.uk/tech-shock-p...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 06/11/2025

Help us mark #AntiBullyingWeek with the #BeInternetLegends Day assembly for UK primary schools, celebrating kindness online 📅 Tuesday 11 November, 9.30am parentzone.org.uk/beinternetlegends/assemblies #PowerForGood #OnlineSafety #KS1 #KS2

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 04/11/2025

Mind blown by #AI? We’ve got you #Experience AI training from Parent Zone and @RaspberryPi_org is helping educators understand and teach young people about machine learning and data-driven models – and what it means for future careers Book training now parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 27/10/2025

Our team was at a school in #Bridgend last week supporting a new group of teachers on #AI. Ready to bring Experience AI into your work? Slots for 2026 are now open. Request one today 👇 parentzone.org.uk/experienceAI #TeacherTraining #AIinEducation

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 15/10/2025

Our delivery team is ready to help you understand AI a bit better with #ExperienceAI remote workshops in partnership with @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social Book your free training at parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 23/09/2025

With a wide range of content online, knowing how to question and critically analyse what we see has never been more important. Everyday Digital builds media literacy skills for parents helping them navigate the digital world. Find out more parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigi...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 19/09/2025

We're in an age of AI deepfakes, crypto scandals & career misinformation spreaders - yet '#MediaLiteracy' still struggles for recognition. Question for you: Does the term 'media literacy' work? Is it clear and compelling, or does it feel like educational jargon? What's your take?

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 17/09/2025

We’re excited to launch our new parenting course for turn-to family-facing professionals! Everyday Digital Parenting draws on over 20 years of parenting experience, blended with our knowledge of the fast-changing digital world. Find out more at: parentzone.org.uk/EverydayDigital/Parenting

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 12/09/2025

AI CPD is a 2025 teaching essential Join our training team for #ExperienceAI training to learn how to teach AI – and use the expert resources co-developed by @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social and Google DeepMind Find flexible training options and dates this autumn parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAi

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 11/09/2025

We’re at the London AI Campus delivering an #ExperienceAI training session. Want to discuss AI and Machine Learning? Not based in London? We have flexible virtual training options available too. Sign up for the next session on the 25th September at: parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 10/09/2025

Looking for teaching resources on mis & disinformation? 🔍 YouTube's #BeInternetCitizens programme helps teens spot fake news, decode emotional language and think critically online — with fun, ready-to-use activities for classrooms and youth settings. parentzone.org.uk/BeInternetCitizens

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 09/09/2025

Join our CEO Vicki Shotbolt as she moderates the #ChildrenandScreens #AskTheExperts webinar. “Hidden Costs: Protecting Kids from Online Financial Exploitation” Wednesday, 10th September at 5pm GMT (12pm ET) via Zoom. Sign up below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 04/09/2025

Do you work with parents and families? Our #EveryDayDigital resources help families build simple, everyday habits to stay safe, informed, and confident in a digital world. It’s already making a difference across 29+ local authorities. Can it help you? parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 03/09/2025

🎒Kick off the Autumn term with #BeInternetCitizens – YouTube's Media Literacy programme for #teachers & #youthprofessionals. Help pupils spot misinformation, decode emotional language, and think critically online with bitesized, ready-to-use resources.👇 parentzone.org.uk/BeInternetCitizens

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 14/08/2025

YouTube’s Be Internet Citizens programme is back on the road this week! We're in #Bolton and #Manchester empowering young people to tackle online misinformation. Want to embed the free resources in your work? Join our practitioner community and events below. parentzone.org.uk/BeInternetCitizens

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 12/08/2025

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🎉 Empowering young people with positive digital skills couldn’t be more critical in 2025. YouTube’s new Be Internet Citizens programme has free resources and events for teachers and youth workers. parentzone.org.uk/BeInternetCitizens #IYD2025 #DigitalCitizenship

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 08/08/2025

Expert on all things Everyday Digital, Megan Rose joins Vicki to discuss Parent Zone’s flagship media literacy programme – and where we’ll be taking it next. Click to listen: parentzone.org.uk/tech-shock-p...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 06/08/2025

National Play Day champions the vital importance of inclusive spaces to play freely. Gambling-like mechanisms in spaces of online play now encourage young audiences to spend and to keep spending online. Read our report summary below highlighting the reality of Child Financial Harms.

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 05/08/2025

Our independent research highlights not only the issue of easily accessing age restricted content, but more dangerous implications of young people falling victim to financial harms online. parentzone.org.uk/article/prob...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 05/08/2025

How do you craft a compelling public narrative for Child Financial Harms? Daniel Stanley, Executive Director of Future Narrative Labs, explores how an issue can cut through the noise. parentzone.org.uk/article/craf...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 01/08/2025

Our Chief of Staff, Megan Rose, underlines the importance of supporting parents through turn-to professionals in our new flagship #EverydayDigital programme. parentzone.org.uk/article/why-professionals-are-key-building-uk-media-literacy

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 30/07/2025

“It’s not about scaring parents, it’s about empowering them." Hear from #EverydayDigital local champion Dan on how they help parents develop essential media literacy skills and understanding. Find out more: parentzone.org.uk/article/its-not-about-scaring-parents-its-about-empowering-them

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 29/07/2025

Yesterday we launched our flagship Media Literacy programme #EverydayDigital, helping parents to build digital skills and confidence. It starts with simple steps - just like in this video. Join us and empower local parents with vital digital skills: parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital/new

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 28/07/2025

On Friday the UK Government announced that investing in Media Literacy skills, training & support requires "urgent action." Our flagship #EverydayDigital programme is a proven framework that helps parents tackle online scams & disinformation. Learn more: parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 28/07/2025

We’re delighted to launch #EverydayDigital - the product that helps parents develop media literacy skills for everyday life. Want to help parents protect themselves from disinformation or scams? Buy and access engaging resources to use in your work: parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 23/07/2025

Be Internet Citizens is back for 2025! The free #KS3 #MediaLiteracy education programme from YouTube helps young people tackle disinformation, toxic content & misogyny. Training is available for educators and youth practitioners. Find out more: parentzone.org.uk/BeInternetCitizens

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 23/07/2025

As we continue to scale up our flagship media literacy programme, Everyday Digital, Megan Rose joins Vicki to discuss the impact it’s had, its ‘special sauce’, and what’s next for both the programme and for Parent Zone. Click to listen: parentzone.org.uk/tech-shock-p...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 21/07/2025

Looking forward to family fun or dreading holiday chaos? Our simple Rules, tools and conversations approach can help you get through the holidays without a summer of excessive #screentime and digital meltdowns for your child. parentzone.org.uk/article/digi...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 21/07/2025

Our end of school year newsletter special spotlights resources to help support families in the digital age. Whether it’s #AI #medialiteracy or #scams, we’ve got practical tools and expert advice to help. Find out more & sign up for updates: mailchi.mp/parentzone/t...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 18/07/2025

What if products and services were designed to reduce online harm or support those affected? In this guest blog post, Sarah Drummond Director of School of Good Services explores designing ways to identify #ChildFinancialHarms in games. parentzone.org.uk/article/desi...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 18/07/2025

Our #EverydayDigital programme delivered a 45% increase in parents’ Media Literacy. From avoiding scams to protecting personal data, our Local Champion help parents feel confident online. New offer coming soon—bring Everyday Digital to your work: parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 17/07/2025

We had a great time wrapping up #ExperienceAI training in #Brighton, thanks to all who joined. This Autumn, we’re hitting the road with free events in #London, #Manchester & #Bristol + virtual options. Help your students boost #AI skills: parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI @brighton-hove.gov.uk

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 17/07/2025

With all the differing opinions and information out there, digital parenting can feel confusing – and sometimes near-impossible. This blog by Parent Zone’s CEO, Vicki Shotbolt offers expert, level headed advice and support: parentzone.org.uk/article/digi...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 16/07/2025

Our #EverydayDigital programme helps parents build simple, positive digital habits—and it's being used across the UK, from #Kent, #Edinburgh and #Bedford. Want to boost parents’ confidence against scams and fake news? New training coming soon: parentzone.org.uk/everydaydigital

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 15/07/2025

We had a great #ExperienceAI teacher session in partnership with Bolton Schools ICT today. Lots of interesting discussions about the important role #AI will play in young people’s futures, plus moments for hands-on activities! Join a free session next term: parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 15/07/2025

Summer holidays can mean a chaotic six weeks for parents—juggling work, childcare, and more. Our latest newsletter offers free resources you can share with parents, including tips for supporting digital parenting this summer. Read and sign up for updates: mailchi.mp/parentzone/d...

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