Online Safety
It is very important that we all work together to make sure our children feel safe and secure when using technology.
If you child is using the internet, please try and be aware which websites they are visiting, and use parental control settings where possible.
On this page we aim to provide practical hints and tips, and links that may help you.
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Specific advice for parents |
Parents Centre Internet Safety government advice - Guidelines & UKCCIS |
Guides and resources
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The PEGI system for games' age rating |
15-minute film made for young people by BBC Newsround about staying safe on the Internet |
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Google 'Safe Search' This can help you block and filter out some of the inappropriate search results |
Get expert information to help children stay safe online |
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Assess the appropriateness of games and apps |
Educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security |
Get safe online - expert advice |
Helping parents keep their children safe online
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NSPCC social media & app checker Your guide to the social networks your kids use |
Parents: Supporting Young People Online (Leaflets - available in other languages) |
Further useful links
UK Safer Internet Centre - Parental controls offered by your home internet provider
Internetmatters - Parental Controls (How to set parental controls)
Keep your child safe online - GOV.UK
EAL resources for Online Safety
EAL resources for online safety, particularly to support parents.
Parents: Supporting Young People Online (Childnet)
https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Supporting-Young-People-Online.pdf
Leaflets available in a range of other languages here
https://www.childnet.com/resources/supporting-young-people-online
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