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Safeguarding: BeReal

BeReal is the latest trending social media app. The concept is that people see others in their authentic day-to-day lives, sharing candid photos without editing or applying filters. Each day at a random time, users are simultaneously notified to take a photo of what they’re doing at that exact moment. The two-minute window to submit an image means there’s no time to select a particularly glamorous or exciting activity. BeReal shares two pictures: a selfie, and an image of the immediate surroundings. Users can only view and react to their friends’ photos once they upload their own. 

https://nationalonlinesafety.com/hub/view/guide/bereal 

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Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health

Parent and carers guide to live streaming

Top 15 most dangerous apps for children

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about TikTok

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

Youtube - Supervised Experience

What is Character AI? What parents need to know

Safeguarding: Instagram

Online safety newsletters

Keeping safe online :: a guide for parents & teachers

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Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

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