Safeguarding: Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users worldwide. The platform allows users to upload images and videos to their feed, create interactive ‘stories’, share live videos, exchange private messages or search, explore and follow other accounts they like – whilst at the same time continuously updating and adding new features to meet the needs of its users.

https://nationalonlinesafety.com/hub/view/guide/instagram-2022
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Common Sense Media – Game Reviews
New online safety priorities for Ofcom and effects of social media on children
Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents
Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health
Keeping safe online :: a guide for parents & teachers
What is Character AI? What parents need to know
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