Social networking sites - can they ever be safe?

Posted Monday, April 27, 2009 1:00 PM by kent-teachers

Social networking websites, particularly those popular with children and young people, are frequently on the receiving end of criticism.  However, SuperClubsPlus (for primary-aged children) and GoldStarCafe (for 11- to 14-year-olds) offer children a safe place to make friends online. 

To read more go to
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/apr/21/schools-child-protection 

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# re: Social networking sites - can they ever be safe?

Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:10 PM by Brenda Mooney

I got very excited at the prospect of a social network site being set up for these two age groups (yes I know I need to get out more) ...Just a little disappointed at the cost.

Clearly our most vunerable children LAC/low income will be unable to access what looks like a very good resource and excellent alternative from facebook, bebo etc. so its fallen a little flat for me. I have enquired as to the cost to the Local Authority giving access to all Liverpool children, we'll just have to see.