How to Support my Child Staying Safe Online

Technology plays an important role in children’s lives, both in and out of school. Helping children understand how to use the internet safely, respectfully and responsibly is essential. Open conversations at home are key to keeping children safe online. On this page, you will find guidance, tips and useful reminders to support safe and positive online behaviour.

Internet Matters: Using Safety Settings to Support Children Online Guide https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/?im_parent_control_category[0]=484

Use the link above to their website to find advice and guides on how to set up parental controls for:

· entertainment & search engines (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube etc.)

· devices (Android, iPad, iPhone, etc)

· social media (TikTok, Snapchat, FaceTime, Instagram etc.)

· gaming (Roblox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox etc.)

· broadband & mobile networks (O2, Sky, EE, GiffGaff etc.)

 

NSPCC

Use this link to find out more about parental controls and how to set them up on different devices: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/ Find advice on talking to your child about online safety: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/

Click the link for helpful tips from the NSPCC around age appropriate access to technology for children at different ages https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/access-to-technology-for-different-ages/ NSPCC advice on talking to children about AI: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-to-children-about-ai/

Find more information around understanding what children are using online: · Children, phones and online safety https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/children-phones-online-safety/ · Social media https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/social-media/ · Online Games https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/ · Chat apps https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/social-media/chat-apps/

 

CEOP Education

Another helpful website giving support and advice on protecting your children online: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/