Today we’ve been discussing a great idea for a Seven Up! style web-tv series following a group of kids through the current curriculum reforms. There’s just one problem: how do you capture the authentic experiences that provide the essential insight and interest you need, while at the same time protecting the identities of the schools, the teachers, and above all, the kids themselves? Many school uniforms alone are emblazoned with the name of the school, before anyone even opens their mouth.

Overcoming issues of security is one of the constant challenges faced by those of us in the business of developing innovative online learning. The greatest ideas can only see the light of day where there’s no possibility of compromising the online safety of children and young people. So big congratulations are in order to colleagues in Twofour Digital for the new MyCBBC site (MyCBBC), which went live this month. It’s one of the first completely safe social networking sites for under-12s, avoiding the need for free texting, or the exchange of personal data, by providing a wide range of menu-based choices. And anyone’s welcome to register – so long as you’re 12 or under!

Also, I recommend reading Richard Deverell’s post on MyCBBC here.