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 This weeks Wake Up Wednesday is - What Parents & Educators need to know about Snapchat

 As one of the most popular messaging apps available, Snapchat sees an enormous amount of usage across the globe – with a significant number of those utilising the platform being under 18. For that reason, it’s important to understand the potential risks to younger users when spending time on this app. 

 With over 900 million monthly users, Snapchat continues to be a favourite among children and young people; however, with its ever-evolving features, the risks have evolved too. From AI-generated filters and chatbots, to disappearing messages and the Snap Map location-sharing tool, it’s easy for children to stumble into unsafe territory. This guide breaks down the latest updates, including the Lens+ subscription service, and web browser access. 

 Of course, it can be difficult to identify every hazard associated with the platform, let alone what can be done to mitigate these concerns. Our guide lays out the key online safety risks of Snapchat, as well as how to safeguard young people while they use the app.

 

More Wake Up Wednesday Information Sheets Part 1

Age Appropriate ContentAI Generated VideosBluesky AppDealing with Traumatic and Challenging EventsExam Day ReadinessGenerative Ai Safety Healthy Sleeping HabitsIn Game ChatInstagram Making Friend Online

Manage Device Stress and Anxiety

Managing Screen Time

More Wake Up Wednesday Information Sheets Part 2

Online Trolling

Parental Controls for iphone Apps

Parental Controls on new Devices

Parent Controls- sor Apps Android

School Avoidance

Screen Addiction

Search Engines

SnapChat

Supporting Children to Manage Conflict Effectively

Tiktok

Tips for Creating Family Rules for Using DevicesTop Tips for Safety on Social Media

Using and Reviewing Parenta Controls

Vaping DangersWhatsapp

What Trusted Adult Need to Know About Faceapp

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Wake Up Wednesday

This weeks Wake up Wednesday is on : Age inappropriate content

“Inappropriate” means different things to different people. What’s perfectly acceptable for one age group, for example, may be highly unsuitable for a slightly younger audience. Online, young people can chance upon inappropriate content in various way – from pop-up ads to TikTok videos. The increasingly young age at which children become active in the digital world heightens the risk of them innocently running into something that they find upsetting or frightening. Trusted adults need to be able to help children be aware of what to do if they’re exposed to age-inappropriate content.

In our guide, you’ll find tips on helping children to avoid potential risks involving social media, gaming and adverts.