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Supporting Gender Equality

What is gender equality, and why does it matter? Gender equality is the idea that everyone should have the same rights and opportunities. It means your gender should not decide what you can do or how you’re treated. Sometimes, people are treated differently because of their gender. This is called discrimination. Discrimination is when someone […]
Online SafetyRights
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Social Media Ban Debate: What This Means for You

There is a huge conversation happening across the UK about whether there should be a social media ban for under 16s. Lots of people are asking the question about whether under 16’s should be legally banned from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. You might have heard talks about this in the […]
Budgeting & SavingOnline Safety
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Influencers: Is It a Recommendation or an #AD?

We’ve all seen it when scrolling social media. Someone you follow is raving about a new moisturiser, a pair of trainers, or a game. Influencers can be a great way to discover new brands or hobbies. But before you click ‘buy’, it’s helpful to understand why that video popped up on your feed. What makes […]
Keeping Healthy

Worried About Your Weight?

It’s very common to worry about your weight or how you look. There are lots of reasons why people feel they need to change their bodies. The media often suggests that to be attractive or healthy, we have to look a certain way. When we believe these messages, it can make us feel like we […]
Online Safety
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Data Privacy when Using AI

When you’re chatting with AI or using it to edit a photo, it’s easy to forget that you’re talking to a massive computer system. Every time you send a prompt, you are sharing data, so what happens to it? Is my AI chat private? Most AI tools ‘learn’ by looking at the conversations people have […]
Online Safety
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Is it Fake? How to Tell if Something is Made by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-generated content is everywhere. It’s being used to build entire websites, write news articles, and create social media profiles that look real. Because it’s becoming so common, knowing how to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s computer-made is one of the best ways to keep your social feed safe. Why do people use […]
Online Safety
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Spotting Bias in Artificial Intelligence

AI isn’t always as neutral as you might think. It’s more like a mirror – reflecting the information it was given when it was being built. If that information was one-sided, the AI will be one-sided too. This is what we call AI bias. What is AI bias? Imagine you’re teaching AI to recognise what […]
EmploymentOnline Safety
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Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Take My Job?

Some people say AI will create millions of new jobs, while others say it’s going to take over everything. It’s totally normal to feel a bit of ‘AI anxiety’ about it. But the reality is more about how jobs are changing rather than just disappearing. Is AI actually taking over? You might have heard about […]
CrimeOnline Safety
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AI and the Law: What You Need to Know

Artificial Intelligence makes it easier than ever to create images, videos, and sounds. But just because the technology exists doesn’t mean it’s legal to use it however you want. In January 2026, the laws in the UK changed to keep up with new AI tools and how they’re being used. The Online Safety Act 2023 […]
Apprenticeships & TrainingExams
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What To Expect On GCSE Results Day and What Next?

Picking up your GCSE results this week? Nervous about the process or about your results? Don’t stress. We’ll tell you what you can expect and your options, whatever your results. How will it happen? Your school will probably have already told you when you can pick up your results. If you want support, go with […]
FamilyGrab The Meic
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Grab The Meic: My Moody Mum

It’s normal for your parents to get on your nerves from time to time, but it can be difficult to cope with, especially if you don’t think that things are getting any better. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was […]
Budgeting & SavingEmployment
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£1 Bus Fares for Young People in Wales

Starting on the 1st of  September 2025, young people aged 16 to 21 in Wales will be able to travel on buses for just £1 per single journey and £3 for unlimited daily travel. From the 3rd of November 2025, the scheme will be extended to include children aged 5 to 15 too. How do […]
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