Live-streaming on social media

What you need to know

Live-streaming is the broadcasting of real-time, live video using the internet. Children and young people are using live-streaming services to broadcast and watch others live-stream, this can include celebrities, video bloggers (or ‘vloggers’) and ‘gamers’, as well as friends and family.

Whilst live-streaming can be a positive outlet for children and young people to express themselves and connect with people who have similar interests, it can also have serious consequences.

With the continuing development of generative AI apps it is important that children and young people understand the privacy implications of sharing their content.

Before going-live consider who may see your broadcast, what are you sharing - this could include your location and think about what you are broadcasting beforehand. It is important that when using apps or services to live-stream that you have checked the settings to make sure these are right for you, many platforms allow you to manage your privacy.

Live-streaming can also offer opportunities for blended learning, for further information on how can be used to deliver live lessons visit our Live Lessons pages.