Safer Schools NI

16/06/2026

Is a blanket social media ban for under-16s actually the right move? 🚫📱

Our CEO, Jim Gamble, founding chief executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, joined BBC Breakfast to discuss the government’s plans to introduce a ban by next spring.

While the intentions are good, the reality is much more complex. As Jim highlights, a total ban risks doing more harm than good.

"We are great at the rhetoric, but not great at the reality. Harms exist, but so do opportunities." - Jim Gamble

Watch the full clip below to hear Jim break down why we need nuanced, workable solutions rather than blanket bans.

👇 Watch the interview here 👇

09/06/2026

The way we share children's images online has changed. Has your guidance changed too?

Join us on 17th June for a free 20-minute briefing exploring the emerging safeguarding risks associated with children's images in the age of AI.

Learn how your school or organisation can take an informed, safe stance on sharing photos of young people online with our Protecting Children's Images package.

📅 17th June 2026
⏱ Join at 15:40 - 20 minutes
📦 Includes a walk-through of the new resource package

Register today - https://zurl.co/d6A5K

21/05/2026

Exam season is the ultimate test and we don’t just mean for the students! 📝

From revision rages to midnight snacks, the pressure can be a lot to handle. We have guidance within the app to help you support them - and you - during the results race. Check it out now!

Find this and more where and when you need it in the Online Safety Guidance in your safer schools app, web and mobile. 📲

20/05/2026

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20/05/2026

🔴 Safeguarding Alert 🔴

Viral Online Trend Causing Severe Burns to Children

A new trend has emerged suggesting that children and young people should microwave squishy silicone toys. After seeing online videos claiming this makes the toys softer and more pliable, when squeezed afterwards it results in severe burns.

Safer Schools NI is encouraging parents, carers, and staff to be aware of this trend and talk to young people about the risks of following "trends" seen online.

Don't search and push the algorithms. Read the information and guidance you need in the Safer Schools App and on their website.

🔗 https://zurl.co/36yjy

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

🔴 Safeguarding Alert 🔴 Viral Online Trend Causing Severe Burns to Children A new trend has emerged suggesting that children and young people should microwave squishy silicone toys. After seeing online videos claiming this makes the toys softer and more pliable, when squeezed afterwards it results in severe burns. We’re encouraging parents, carers, and staff to be aware of this trend and talk to young people about the risks of following "trends" seen online. Don't search and push the algorithms. Read the information and guidance you need in the Safer Schools App and on our website. 🔗 https://zurl.co/36yjy

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

🌟 Digital Proficiency Success! 🌟
A massive WELL DONE to our fantastic students in 8W, 8C, 8S, 8P, and 9W! 🏆
We are incredibly proud of their hard work in completing the Safer Schools NI Digital Proficiency Test. By mastering the key pillars of online safety—Cyber Security, Content, Contact, Conduct, and Commerce—these students are leading the way in becoming RESponsible digital citizens. 🛡️💻