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Evidence Session to the House of Commons Select Committee Meeting on the Future of Public Service Broadcasting
December 29, 2020 Christine Singer CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
On 17th November the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee held an evidence session on the future of public service broadcasting. This hearing explored the future of public service broadcasting (PSB) at a point when its future is being questioned again against the increasing popularity of subscription video on demand (SVOD) services like Netflix. CMF […]
Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood: New Report by the Fawcett Society
December 29, 2020 Christine Singer CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
By Olivia Dickinson Digital Consultant and Diversity and Inclusion Representative CMF Executive Group On 15th December, the Fawcett Society published the final report of their Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. The report, Unlimited Potential, is the culmination of an 18-month process of research and evidence gathering, co-chaired by Professor Becky Francis, now Chief […]
The Online Harms Bill Moves Forward… Slowly.
December 29, 2020 Christine Singer CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
By Colin Ward Deputy Director, Children’s Media Foundation It’s heartening to see that the UK Government has leapt into action in response to the article in last month’s CMF newsletter, which highlighted the lack of progress in bringing forward legislation to protect children online. The famously nimble Whitehall machine has creaked into first gear […]