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...

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?

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

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

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...

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

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...

UK Teachers, ready to teach AI? Join our free #ExperienceAI training sessions this September. Learn how to bring engaging, ready-to-use lessons on AI into your classroom this new school year. Travel expenses covered if you join us in London. Register below. parentzone.org.uk/experienceai

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

🎒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

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

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

Our #EverydayDigital programme is supporting parents to build digital skills and confidence nationwide. Gain access to a toolkit of resources to help local families develop simple Media Literacy habits for their Every Day 👇 Find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoEH...

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...

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.

Encouraging to see @TheTelegraph highlight the daily reality of young people accessing age inappropriate online games and features, with comment from our CEO Vicki Shotbolt. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

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...

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

“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

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

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

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

As of today, online services’ child protection duties under the Online Safety Act are enforceable by Ofcom. In theory, this is an important step – but parents will be the first to know if things actually improve. Read Ofcom’s statement: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

Media literacy – particularly for parents – is finally getting the attention it needs. How this will be delivered is the critical next step. What we can say is that without “long-term strategic vision” successful delivery remains unlikely. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...

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

Wrote a thing for Parent Zone about financial harms in games and how parents make choices, based on some recent work we did together. Always good and thoughtful collaborating with @cliffmanning.bsky.social parentzone.org.uk/article/desi...

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...

Updated RSHE guidance now includes online financial harms – including the impact of gambling on wellbeing, and how gambling-like content can be contained in online games. Read more: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a3d... #ChildFinancialHarms

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

What do educators need to consider when it comes to the use of #AI in schools? In a guest blog, Sarah Horrocks and Michelle Pauli of @connectedlearning.bsky.social discuss four main areas that need to be taken into account. parentzone.org.uk/article/what...

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

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

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...

“As AI reshapes our world, young people must be co-creators of a fairer digital future.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres UK #teachers – want to bring #AI into the classroom? Sign up for #ExperienceAI this Autumn: parentzone.org.uk/experienceai #WorldYouthSkillsDay #AIAppreciationDay

We’re loving working with teachers up and down the country on how to bring #ExperienceAI into their lessons. From #Glasgow to #Middlesbrough, #Luton to #Leeds! Join our community this Autumn: parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI @mancitycouncil.bsky.social @camdencouncil.bsky.social

Nudification apps are tools that use artificial intelligence (#AI) to digitally remove clothing from photos, creating fake nude images - often without consent. What do parents need to know about these apps – and what should they do? parentzone.org.uk/article/what...

Media literacy and digital inclusion can and should be key components of early years education. The ‪@eyalliance.bsky.social‬ essay collection #NoChildLeftBehind explores the changes needed to create a fairer, more equal early years system. Read now: bit.ly/EYAessaysNCLB

The mighty @parentzone.bsky.social have done some genuinely groundbreaking work to put child financial harms on the map of online safety. All you need to know is here parentzone.org.uk/ChildFinanci...