The following links will help provide top tips, advice and information on how children and young people can stay safe on-line:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Online safety guide for parents (advice on how to keep your child safe whilst online, including setting up parental controls, advice on sexting. online games and video apps)
Catch 22 (tips for parents/carers/professionals to help young people stay safe online)
Hwb – providing the latest half term news articles for online safety. There is also safety/news/resources/events and competitions that children, young people and their parents can get involved with from home, along with sections for practitioners and governors.
The Parents’ Guide to Teaching your Teen On-line safety – A practical guide for parents on how to keep teens safe online, including useful summaries of popular internet apps as well as the types of threats teens could be exposed to online.
Video chatting is an easy way to keep in touch with family and friends. Here are some guides on how to make sure your child’s video chatting experience is safe and fun:
Guide for parents/carers of secondary school children
Guide for parents/carers of primary school children