AI in Education: What Norway’s Elementary School AI Ban Means for Schools Worldwide 

AI has become embedded in search engines, productivity suites, educational platforms, and other everyday applications. Schools need to think beyond simply blocking websites. Students can still encounter AI-generated content or use AI in ways that raise safeguarding concerns, even when accessing approved platforms.   Recent reports that Norway is heavily restricting AI use in elementary schools reflect a growing global […]

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Early Exposure, Lasting Harm: Porn and Under-16s 

A Safeguarding Issue Happening at Scale  Online pornography exposure among children is no longer rare or exceptional; it is increasingly routine, often accidental, and frequently occurring well before age 16.  Recent UK data from the Children’s Commissioner shows that around 70% of young people reported seeing pornography before age 18, with more than a quarter exposed by age

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AI Safety After Safer Internet Day for Schools 

Each year, UK Safer Internet Day brings schools, families, and education leaders together to reflect on how children and young people experience the online world. In 2026, under the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – exploring safe and responsible use of AI” that reflection feels more urgent, and more complex than ever, particularly as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded

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AI Is Already in Schools: Why Safe and Responsible Use Can’t Wait 

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in education. It is already embedded in the tools students and educators use every day. From search engines and chatbots to recommendation systems and AI-generated content, whether schools have formally adopted AI or not, the reality is clear: AI is already part of the learning environment.   As we

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Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Turning “Power for Good” into Everyday Protection Online 

From Monday November 10th to Friday November 14th, schools and trusts across the UK will mark Anti-Bullying Week 2025 under the theme “Power for Good.” Led by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the campaign celebrates how small, everyday actions from pupils, staff, parents, and technology partners can challenge bullying and create safer environments.   That message has never

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How R;pple Technology Is Saving Lives Online

The Power of Digital Intervention In today’s connected world, technology plays a crucial role in both enabling and protecting online experiences. While the internet offers endless information and community, it can also expose vulnerable individuals to harmful content, especially when searching for terms related to self-harm or suicide. That’s where R;pple, a groundbreaking suicide prevention

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Protecting Students from Early Exposure to Online Pornography

Understanding the Risks of Early Exposure to Online Pornography A recent GB News article highlighted growing concerns about children as young as eight encountering explicit online content. Described as a “tsunami of porn addiction,” this trend reflects a wider problem that educators, parents, and policymakers are struggling to contain. While headlines can be dramatic, a

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The Role of Schools in Suicide Prevention 

Each September, the world comes together to recognize Suicide Awareness Month and observe World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)—a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and create hope through action. For students, schools play a vital role in this global effort.  In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, students face mounting academic, social, and emotional pressures.

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Global Impact of EU Age Verification Law – July 25, 2025 

As children spend more time online, often from a very young age, the need to protect them from harmful or age-inappropriate content has become urgent. In the European Union, July 25, 2025, marks the compliance deadline for new legislation requiring platforms to implement strict age verification and assurance technologies. This isn’t just a symbolic date,

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Sextortion: The Hidden Threat to Kids Online 

In an increasingly digital world, our children are growing up online—socializing, learning, and exploring on platforms that didn’t exist a generation ago. But with these opportunities come serious risks, including one of the most insidious and growing threats facing youth today: sextortion.  This form of online exploitation has devastating emotional, psychological, and even physical consequences

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CIPA Compliance in Libraries: What You Need to Know 

Public libraries have long been champions of equitable access to information. In the digital age, that role includes providing safe, secure, and reliable internet access for people of all ages. But with this responsibility comes a legal obligation to protect minors from harmful online content—especially when federal funding is involved. This is where CIPA compliance

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