ONLINE SAFETY

Online Safety has become increasingly important as technology has worked its way in to almost every part of our lives. Children are using devices from a very young age and it can often be overwhelming for parents to know how to manage the content they have access to and keep up-to-date with the latest games and apps.

Here, we’ve put together some links and resources to help.

BBC OWN IT – The Own It app gives your child advice when they need it, in real-time as they type! Helping them to make smart choices, feel more confident, and live their best life online.

CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protect Command – make a report if a child you know has been a victim of online sexual abuse.

CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL – Whether you’re puzzled by parental controls or would like to get knowledgeable about gaming, this section can help.

COMMON SENSE MEDIA – Rates movies, TV shows, books, apps and games so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids.

CYBER AWARE – UK government’s advice on how to stay secure online.

INERNET MATTERS – With support from industry partners BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin, Google, and BBC to name a few and the help of leading child online safety experts, we’re able to offer you the best advice and information available on tackling online safety issues.

NSPCC – From setting up parental controls to advice on sexting, online games and video apps, we can help you to understand the risks and keep your child safe.

PARENT ZONE – lots of articles, videos and advice for parents looking to support their children online.

THINKUKNOW – Education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Since 2006, Thinkuknow has been keeping children and young people safe by providing education about sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE – Online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.

VIRGIN MEDIA ONLINE SAFETY TEST- Test your online safety knowledge to help keep your children safe.

YOUNGMINDS – Worried about a child or young person? Contact the Parents Helpline for free, confidential advice via the phone, email or webchat.