Josie Banks

AT Consultant

Our Digital Wellbeing Specialist, Josie is a qualified teacher focusing on additional learning needs, with experience as a tutor in autism specialist provision.

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Recent Posts

My best friend is a robot: Is an AI companion the future of relationships?

An AI companion is an AI chatbot that can hold conversations, provide support and advice and even pose as your girlfriend, boyfriend or best friend. There are already several AI apps such as Replika, Anima, and Character.AI being used by millions of people. Many of these app's users are under the age of 18. The reasons people are turning to AI for companionship vary greatly. But the question is, is this the future of relationships or a potential problem? So, why are teenagers using AI compani

Josie Banks

15/07/2025·3 min read

Digital activities to help you and your kids avoid getting stuck inside this summer!

We're all guilty of our screen time shooting up during the weekends and school holidays. So often, our children find themselves with nothing else to do but sit on their phones scrolling the summer holidays away. We've come up with a few ways you can incorporate device and internet use into the summer holiday that encourages children to get outdoors, explore their local community, and get creative. 1. Plant and animal ID apps such as Seek or PictureThis can be used to discover wildlife around y

Josie Banks

09/06/2025·2 min read

Giving and receiving consent online vs offline: Is it any different?

Our lives are lived both offline, and, these days, more online than ever before. This includes our relationships, friendships, and sexual expressions. Whether you are swiping right on dating apps or hanging out with someone in person, consent is always essential. But how does consent work online? Is it different from "IRL" (in real life) situations? This post will explain how consent stays the same no matter where you are. No matter the setting, consent should always be: 1. Freely Given Co

Josie Banks

27/05/2025·2 min read