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Safeguarding Network | Session 6
‘The Com’: understanding harmful online networks
Loosely organised, largely hidden, and growing in reach, online communities known as ‘the Com’ are presenting serious and complex safeguarding challenges for those working with children and young people. This Safeguarding Network session brings specialist insight and shared experience together to help partners identify risk, respond effectively, and keep students safe.
Date:
14/07/26
Time:
15:30
You’ll be chatting with:
A session led by Tute’s safeguarding specialists and Daniel, UK Safeguarding Lead at Outcomes First Group, here to guide discussion, share emerging intelligence and help partners navigate this complex and evolving safeguarding landscape.
Hollie McFarlane
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Daniel
UK Safeguarding Lead, Outcomes First Group
Guest speaker
Specialist with 20+ years in UK policing
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Tue 14 Jul at 15:30
Online harms move fast. Understanding how networks like ‘the Com’ operate, who they target, and what to look for is increasingly essential knowledge for anyone working in safeguarding. Join us to build that understanding together.
What you’ll gain:
- A clearer understanding of what ‘the Com’ is, how these networks operate, and why they present an increasing risk to vulnerable young people
- Practical guidance on warning signs, vulnerabilities, and approaches to early identification
- Confidence in how to respond and where to access further support
Why it matters:
- Online harms are evolving rapidly, and the risks facing young people are becoming harder to identify without shared knowledge and specialist insight
- These sessions create space to connect, reflect, and strengthen practice across settings
- Together, we can build safer, more consistent approaches for the students we support
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