ONLINE SAFETY ADVICE FOR ALL PARENTS
All children enjoy using the internet, and it can be a fantastic learning tool for everyone – if used safely.
The following websites have some excellent advice and resources for Parents to improve their online safety at home:
Childnet have a wealth of tools and advice on setting parental controls and talking to your children about staying safe online.
National Online Safety have a collection of excellent guides to social media sites and other areas as well as a new mobile app to help you find the information you need. They publish a new guide each Wednesday on social media channels.
Here are a selection of their guides:
Setting up new devices for children
Understanding the risks of games consoles
Tips on keeping safe on Minecraft
Online predators – what is Catfishing?
Understanding why Social Media is addictive – Persuasive Design
Educational games and apps for Early Years
