@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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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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📱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
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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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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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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
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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...