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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 3d

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

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Free training for secondary school educators about teaching AI and what it means for young people's futures

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 18d

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 22d

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 24d

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · 29d

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 11

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 10

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 9

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.

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 8

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.
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Experience AI

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 4

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Sep 3

🎒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

Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 14

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

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 12

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

Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 11

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...

Everyday Digital - Don’t get Emotional

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 8

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 6

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A problem hiding in plain sight?

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 6

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 5

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 5

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...

The blood-soaked British success story testing Labour’s mettle

Grand Theft Auto’s cornucopia of gangland vice risks a head-on collision with new online safety laws

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 5

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...

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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Aug 1

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Jul 30

“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

Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Jul 29

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

Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Jul 28

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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Parent Zone @parentzone.org.uk · Jul 28

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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