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...

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...

The government's consultation on protecting children online is at a pivotal moment. We will be on a panel alongside Triple P, ParentKind and Internet Matters at the Department for Education's online event for parents and carers. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/government...

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...

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 [email protected] for details. #OnlineSafety #ParentingResearch

Haroon Chowdry, Chief Executive of @cfyounglives.bsky.social, joins us on Tech Shock to ask whether a social media ban is the right answer, or if we need to shift the burden of proof onto the platforms themselves. www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

We commissioned @voiceboxsite to assess the quality, accuracy and safety of AI advice on child financial harms in gaming. The key finding: prompt quality matters more than platform choice. parentzone.org.uk/article/pare...

@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...

Be Internet Legends assemblies teach children to be safer online explorers – and meet school statutory #onlinesafety education requirements It has already taught 10 million children – and the 2026 assembly calendar helps children prepare for the changing online landscape bit.ly/3N8n4hI

Please find details of a parenting survey as part of a research piece from @manchester.ac.uk looking into parental wellbeing. All info including a prize draw in the link: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Safer Internet Day is one moment – digital life is every day. Everyday Digital Life Skills supports year-round media literacy, helping families navigate online life responsibly. Ending soon, sign up for the introductory offer of £36. Find out more at bit.ly/45URhH9

#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

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

What really matters when it comes to screens and children? 📱 Our Rules, Tools and Communication approach offers a simple framework to help parents to set, manage and maintain digital boundaries This #SaferInternetDay download a free #EverydayDigital resource to share with parents bit.ly/4bKO94A

Mark Safer Internet Day without starting from scratch. Everyday Digital Life Skills offers ready-made media literacy resources covering critical thinking skills, and making better online decisions. Sign up now to get the introductory offer of £36. Find out more at bit.ly/45URhH9

Are tech bans addressing what young people actually experience online? From cyberflashing to 'AI girlfriends' - harmful content affects different groups differently. Final Tech Shock with Professor @jessicaringrose.bsky.social of @ucl.ac.uk on other approaches: www.buzzsprout.com/1739115/epis...

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

Everyday Digital Life Skills provides ready-made media literacy resources — presentations, videos, activity cards — plus a dynamic content feed you can embed on your website, automatically updated with trusted Parent Zone guidance to help parents. parentzone.org.uk/EverydayDigital

"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...

Great to see media literacy in the new curriculum, but it needs investment to work. With only 1% of teachers feeling fully prepared, we are calling for dedicated training and resources. Full statement from the coalition: www.mila.org.uk/mil-car-statement @milalliance.bsky.social

With a 45% improvement in media literacy understanding and a 27% increase in parental confidence, Everyday Digital Life Skills delivers clear, evidence-based results. Ideal for local authorities and schools strengthening digital support for families. parentzone.org.uk/EverydayDigital

Join our free Experience AI practitioner network in January and February. Learn about AI and machine learning through flexible virtual sessions or face-to-face training in London and Cambridge (travel costs covered). parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI

Families face growing digital pressures – misinformation, scams, AI-driven content and more. Everyday Digital Life Skills helps local authorities, schools and family hubs deliver consistent, trusted media literacy support to the families they work with. parentzone.org.uk/EverydayDigital

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...

We’re researching parental control tools across popular platforms and we want to hear directly from parents about their experiences. Complete the survey and share it with parents you work with. A chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher. Deadline: 4th January 2026 pzform.typeform.com/parentsurvey

📱Do you have a tracking app for your teen? It may have a bigger impact than you think. For young people, it can feel like a breach of trust and an invasion of their privacy. For parents, what begins as a desire for safety can be exploited by technology and become a form of control. 🧵

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

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

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

Teachers and youth professionals join us for a special event in London this Autumn. Learn, network and explore the relaunched Be Internet Citizens programme. 10AM, 27th November You'll get £15 towards your travel expenses too. RSVP: parentzone.org.uk/beinternetcitizens

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

Worried about keeping up with AI? #ExperienceAI training from Parent Zone @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social is helping educators teach young people about machine learning and data-driven models – and what it means for future careers. Book a free workshop this week parentzone.org.uk/ExperienceAI

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