Myth-busting digital literacy: Children aren't born digital experts
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Myth-busting digital literacy: Children aren't born digital experts

Why do schools have physical safety down to a science but struggle to protect kids online? In this episode of k-ID Talks, Ken Corish—Deputy CEO of South West Grid for Learning—unpacks the disconnect between digital policy and practice in education. Drawing from over 15 years of experience, Ken shares how effective online safety comes not from fear or filters, but from empowering students, educators, and parents with the tools to think critically, communicate openly, and build real digital resilience.

May 27, 2025
Strangers in the living room: The hidden dangers of a digital childhood
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Strangers in the living room: The hidden dangers of a digital childhood

Online safety is about more than limiting screen time—it’s about building trust, accountability, and digital resilience. In this episode of k-ID Talks, Jess from ChildFund shares how her background in child protection led her to advocate for safer digital spaces across 24 countries. She challenges fear-based approaches and calls for open conversations at home, stronger policies, and a global commitment to making the internet a safer place for every child.

May 27, 2025
Turning online threats into digital confidence for kids
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Turning online threats into digital confidence for kids

Why do online safety rules often fall flat with kids? In this episode of k-ID Talks, Trent from the Cyber Safety Project shares why explaining the “why” behind safety guidelines empowers children to protect themselves. From small shifts in language to building trust through curiosity—not control—Trent offers practical, compassionate advice to help parents become partners in their children’s digital lives.

May 27, 2025
Protecting boys and challenging assumptions in the online world
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Protecting boys and challenging assumptions in the online world

Francesco Cecon, Head of Programme for the Global Boys Initiative at ECPAT International, and Kay Vasey from k-ID explore not just the risks, but the untapped opportunities of the digital world, especially for boys who are often left out of conversations on safety.

May 27, 2025
Conversation with Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives at ICMEC
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Conversation with Debbie Downes, Director of Global School Initiatives at ICMEC

The shift to virtual learning during the pandemic exposed children to unsupervised online spaces—a wake-up call for many parents and for ICMEC’s Debbie Downes.

May 9, 2025
Conversation with Cyberlite's Nina Bual on equitable digital protection for children
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Conversation with Cyberlite's Nina Bual on equitable digital protection for children

Despite strict controls, cybersecurity expert and mum Nina discovered her son still found a loophole—proving tech alone isn’t enough to keep kids safe online.

May 9, 2025
How to protect your kids online (without losing your mind) with Brock Murphy, CEO of Parent ProTech
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How to protect your kids online (without losing your mind) with Brock Murphy, CEO of Parent ProTech

After witnessing his sister face cyberbullying, Brock Murphy founded Parent ProTech to help parents move from fear to informed digital engagement with their kids.

May 9, 2025