Tech firms should protect us online, say 90% of children in NSPCC survey
Nine out of 10 children think tech firms should be responsible for protecting them from violent, sexual and inappropriate online content, according to an NSPCC survey.
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Molly Russell’s father warns social media firms over harmful material
Facebook will not have a long-term future if it does not tackle the harmful material which can be found online, the father of a 14-year-old who took her own life has warned.
More children being targeted online by sex offenders, NSPCC warns
Children are being increasingly targeted online by sex offenders, figures obtained by the NSPCC suggest.
Facebook putting secrecy before accountability, says NSPCC boss
Facebook is placing privacy and secrecy ahead of accountability, according to a children’s charity boss.
Molly Russell’s father tells social networks not to wait for regulation
The father of Molly Russell, the teenager who took her own life after viewing disturbing material online, has urged social networks to take action immediately and not drag their feet until a regulator is introduced.
How can parents help keep children safe online?
The safety of children on the internet has been called into question in recent weeks following a number of incidents that have raised concerns about the amount of harmful content online.
Instagram grooming of children as young as five triples
The number of children targeted for grooming and abuse on Instagram has more than tripled with some as young as five falling victim, figures show.
Social media companies should face fines for duty of care failures, says NSPCC
Social media companies that breach “duty of care” laws designed to keep children safe online could face criminal investigation and unlimited fines, under proposals due to be outlined by the NSPCC.
Aberdeen charity staff raise funds for safety service
Staff at a north-east children’s charity have raised funds for a safety service.
North-east children as young as nine ‘feeling suicidal’
Children as young as nine have been in contact with a counselling service for young people after experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Former north-east police officer spared jail over ‘sickening collection’ of indecent images of children
A disgraced ex-police officer who accumulated a “sickening collection” of indecent images of children has been spared jail.
NSPCC to deliver safety message to north-east school kids
Schools in the north-east are to benefit from an anti-child abuse programme.
Aberdeen bakery boss David Aitken ‘fuelled demand for sickening material’, says charity
A national children’s charity said an Aberdeen man jailed after he was caught with almost 16,000 indecent images of children had “fuelled” the demand for the “sickening” material.
Call for Aberdeen volunteers to help kids speak out
A children's charity is appealing for more volunteers to deliver assemblies at north-east schools.
Calls to children’s charity about eating disorders increase 22% in year
A charity base in Aberdeen has been contacted by 240 young people about eating disorders in the past year.
Aberdeen school wins award for charity contribution
A primary school has won a charity award for its fundraising efforts.
NSPCC reveals thousands of young people turning to them over exam pressures
A charity has seen hundreds of youngsters seeking help from it as they struggle with exam stress.
Aberdeen primary school’s £85,000 appeal for new playground
An Aberdeen school is appealing for £85,000 to give its pupils a new playground.
Children’s charity names Aberdeen primary as School of the Year for Scotland
Pupils at an Aberdeen school are celebrating success after it was named the best by a popular children’s charity.
Politician praises young volunteers for commitment to helping support Childline
More than 40 young people have been rewarded for their contribution to volunteering.
Jeremy Hunt tells Facebook to ‘stay away from my kids’
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has criticised Facebook for “targeting younger children” by releasing a child-focused version of its Messenger app.
Facebook launches Kids version of Messenger app controlled by parents
Facebook has launched a new version of its Messenger app that is aimed at children.
Increase in cases of kids left home alone in Aberdeen
The number of children left home alone in Aberdeen rose sharply in the past year.
Warning over true number of at-risk children in Aberdeen as numbers soar
The number of youngsters on the Child Protection Register in Aberdeen is at a five-year high.
Warning over dangers of new dating-style app to North-east schoolchildren
Parents and schools in the North-east are being warned about the dangers of a new dating-style app, with fears it could put children at risk of predators.
Number of anxious children calling Childline due to oil downturn has increased
Financial troubles due to the oil industry downturn are among the reasons an increasing number of North-east children are seeking help for anxiety.