Might social media actually be better for us than we think? Are we actually addicted to our phones, or are there behaviours we can spot and change? Joining Interface this time is Pete Etchells, psychologist, digital tech researcher, science writer and author of 'Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time'.

Discover more about various aspects of digital wellbeing, through the Digital Wellbeing Hub from SWGfL. Access guidance and resources to support the young people in your care: https://swgfl.org.uk/topics/digital-wellbeing

Interface is delivered by SWGfL, a leading online safety charity. If you have enjoyed listening to any episode of Interface and would like to support the ongoing work of SWGfL, please visit their website: swgfl.org.uk/donate

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Links: www.swgfl.org.uk https://swgfl.org.uk/services/professionals-online-safety-helpline/ https://swgfl.org.uk/Services/report-harmful-content/ https://www.nominet.uk/swgfl-projectevolve/

Dr Mark McGlashan from Birmingham City University joins the Interface team to discuss issues to do with online harm, safety and safeguarding in schools.

SWGfL provide the Test Filtering service to help ensure filtering systems are blocking harmful online content. http://testfiltering.com/

Teachers and school staff can improve approach to online safety, with a variety of essential training services from SWGfL. https://swgfl.org.uk/training/

SWGfL’s anonymous reporting tool makes it easier for students to talk to a trusted adult about incidents, and worries. Discover Whisper, to support safeguarding concerns. https://swgfl.org.uk/products/whisper/

The Assisted Monitoring Service supports schools with their approach to online harm, by monitoring school devices and flagging harmful content when viewed or used by students. https://swgfl.org.uk/services/assisted-monitoring/

Discover more about various aspects of digital wellbeing, through the Digital Wellbeing Hub from SWGfL. Access guidance and resources to support the young people in your care: https://swgfl.org.uk/topics/digital-wellbeing

Mentioned in this episode:

Links: www.swgfl.org.uk https://swgfl.org.uk/services/professionals-online-safety-helpline/ https://swgfl.org.uk/Services/report-harmful-content/ https://www.nominet.uk/swgfl-projectevolve/

Lee Parkinson is one half of the '2 Mr Ps in a podcast' team alongside his brother Adam. He's a Manchester primary school teacher, a classroom technology trainer, and a social media content creator. He's a big advocate of the power of AI to save teachers time and energy and explores this in our latest episode.

For further support, guidance, and considerations around AI technology, visit the SWGfL AI Hub.

Stay informed about latest trends, key issues, online safety considerations and essential services, with SWGfL’s expert training.

Alongside ProjectEVOLVE, ProjectEVOLVE EDU from SWGfL is here to help teachers improve their understanding of digital literacy and online safety, meeting essential online safety training needs.

Discover more about various aspects of digital wellbeing, through the Digital Wellbeing Hub from SWGfL. Access guidance and resources to support the young people in your care: https://swgfl.org.uk/topics/digital-wellbeing

Mentioned in this episode:

Links: www.swgfl.org.uk https://swgfl.org.uk/services/professionals-online-safety-helpline/ https://swgfl.org.uk/Services/report-harmful-content/ https://www.nominet.uk/swgfl-projectevolve/