Dress to Impress (DTI) is one of the most popular games (called “experiences”) on Roblox, a free-to-play online platform where users create and play user-generated games. Launched in 2023 by the Dress To Impress Group, DTI lets players design outfits and compete in virtual fashion shows. As of late 2025, it has surpassed 6 billion … Read more
Last updated: October 2025 | 7 min read The internet in 2025 has become both a creative playground and a dangerous minefield for children. From the deadly Nutmeg Challenge causing hospitalizations to the Lip Glue Challenge risking permanent injury, viral social media dares are putting kids at unprecedented risk. With hospital visits from internet challenges … Read more
As a parent in the digital age, I’ve mastered the art of negotiating bedtime with a 9-year-old who’s convinced his avatar just needs one more diamond in Roblox. Picture this: It’s 8 PM, the house is quiet, and suddenly, the living room erupts into a symphony of frantic button-mashing, Shouts of “He stole my Brianrot” … Read more
What is “Brainrot” “Brainrot” in the context of Roblox refers to a popular trend of user-generated games and memes that feature absurd, AI-generated characters, often bizarre hybrid creatures with nonsensical, fun-to-say names like “Ballerina Cappuccina,” “Strawberry Elephant,” or “Tung Tung Sahur.” These characters stem from the broader “Italian Brainrot” internet meme (popularized by Gen Alpha … Read more
That sinking feeling when you realize you’ve been played? It hits differently when you’re sixteen and thought you were too smart for scams. Yet here we are, watching our teenagers fall for tricks that seem obvious in hindsight. Social media used to be simpler. Now? It’s the wild west where scammers blend in seamlessly. They … Read more
In today’s tech-driven world, social media plays a massive role in how young people communicate and express themselves. Platforms like Snapchat have become particularly popular among children and teenagers because of their ephemeral nature — messages, pictures, and videos disappear after a short time, giving users a sense of privacy and spontaneity. While this can … Read more
Creating a Secure and Accessible Online Learning Environment for Students with Disabilities Digital education is becoming increasingly prevalent. Online learning environments must be safe and available to everyone without discrimination. The advent of technology can help us balance online safety with providing educational materials for every learner. Using the right tools and methods, we can … Read more
Why is Teaching Online Safety to SEN Pupils so Important? n this blog I will look at why teaching online safety is so important to ensure that our most vulnerable students are supported. What is it that makes students with special educational needs so vulnerable? I am primarily talking about those students with complex needs … Read more
Online Safety is essential. This is not up for argument. But what are the risks for children with special educational needs?
In Real Life: Devaluing Online Identity. This idea formed part of my presentation for the Wellbeing curriculum at the BETT show. I am going to say that the phrase “In Real Life”. Often used to distinguish between online activity and activity in our tangible immediate physical surroundings. Should be retired. The audio version below. Please … Read more
Digital Inclusion. Digital inclusion refers to ensuring all people can participate and connect in today’s digital society. This includes: Access to technology and connectivity:Having access to digital devices like computers and smartphones, as well as reliable internet connections through broadband, WiFi and mobile networks. Infrastructure and connectivity are fundamental prerequisites for digital inclusion. Digital skills:Having … Read more
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