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Help us mark #AntiBullyingWeek with the #BeInternetLegends Day assembly for UK primary schools, celebrating kindness online

📅 Tuesday 11 November, 9.30am

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#PowerForGood #OnlineSafety #KS1 #KS2
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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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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September 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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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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September 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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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
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September 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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
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September 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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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...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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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.

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September 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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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

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Illustrated webinar ad titled "Hidden Costs: Protecting Kids from Online Financial Exploitation" features a worried child using a smartphone. Coins and music notes surround the child. Event details: Wednesday, September 10, 12-1:30pm ET, via Zoom. Speakers include experts listed with photos. Tone is informative and urgent. Moderated by Parent Zone CEO Vicki Shotbolt.
September 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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
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September 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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🎒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.👇

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September 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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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.

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August 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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.

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#IYD2025 #DigitalCitizenship
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August 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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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:
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August 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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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.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Our independent research highlights not only the issue of easily accessing age restricted content, but more dangerous implications of young people falling victim to financial harms online.

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August 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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.

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August 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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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
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August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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“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
July 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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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
July 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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
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July 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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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
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July 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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
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July 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM