View and share the latest Online Safety Newsletters

HFL would like to share two new summer term 2025 Online Safety Newsletters. One is for professionals and one for parents and carers.

Both editions can also be downloaded from the HFL website and the Grid.

The newsletters feature a range of guidance, news, links and updates about online safety for all phases, with particular reference to the current situation, recent developments and concerns.

Our newsletter for staff includes reviews and details about:

•       Ofcom insights on AI use, algorithms, and social media in early years
•        Teen slang, emojis, and hidden hashtags decoded
•        Childline’s Behind the Screen resource on online sexual extortion
•        Best practice for managing digital media on school websites
•        Highlights from the “Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World” report

Our newsletter for parents and carers includes reviews and details about:

•        “Teens, Social Media & You” – a TikTok-supported guide for safe use
•        Recognising and responding to tech-facilitated abuse
•        Online safety support for LGBTQ+ children
•        What to know about Kick streaming
•        Tips for safer online gaming
•        Decoding teen slang and emoji use

If you’d like any more information please contact our Wellbeing team at wellbeing@hfleducation.org or visit Online safety in schools | HFL Education