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Build your confidence online with this free course designed to help you thrive in the digital world. Explore key skills such as managing your digital identity, staying safe, finding reliable information, and maintaining digital well-being — all while developing a critical, reflective approach to life online.
Free course
24 hrs
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
13 Jul 2020
Ever since the very beginning of humanity, tools have played a pivotal role in who we are and what we do. Tools for recording, processing and communicating information have a time-honoured history – from the clay tokens used in Mesopotamia to mechanical calculating machines. The invention of the digital computer has boosted the scale, speed and ...
27 Apr 2020
By Heather Montgomery
A 'normal' childhood depends on where you live and when you're born. Heather Montgomery wonders how some common British practices might look to other cultures.
Article
10 mins
01 May 2022
By Martin Robb, Sandy Ruxton
Is a lack of ‘male role models’ the source of the problems faced by young men today? And does involving more men in boys’ care and welfare make a difference?
09 Jun 2022
By Anthony Gunter
Police crime figures show stabbing deaths among young people were at their highest level for 8 years.
5 mins
17 Sep 2020
By Paul Connolly
Dr Paul Connolly explores the role the ethnicity has on children and their development
30 Aug 2019
By Michelle De Haan
What makes children happy? Toys? Friends? Dr. Michelle de Haan discusses the relationship between children and happiness
10 Jan 2019
By Cindy Kerawalla
Research led by children and young people is crucial - here's three reasons why...
11 Dec 2018
By Naomi Holford
We have seen unprecedented numbers of refugees crossing borders over the last few years - what is life like for the children and young people making this journey?
12 Sep 2016
What are the peaks and challenges that face mentors guiding young offenders? What's in like to mentor generally? Explore in our videos with volunteers from Enterprise Mentors.
Video
29 Apr 2016