Useful Links
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Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.
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Think U Know CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) site. full of age appropriate training videos and advice for parents/professionals and children/young people. Report to police button.
Below are some excellent resources on using the internet safely. You don’t have to be a technical expert.
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SWGfl Online Safety Guidance for Parents This leaflet gives parents and carers points to consider and useful links
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UK Safer Internet Centre Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online
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SWGfl Social Media Guidance A break down of everything you need to know about staying safe on social media
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Internet Matters Helping parents keep their children safe online
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SWGfl Social Media Checklist A useful checklist for Social Media sites
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Internet Matters Inclusive Digital Safety advice hub Navigate the range of expert advice guides to support children who may be more likely to experience online risks such as those with additional needs, disabilities, or certain lifestyles.
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Report Harmful Content Helping everyone report harmful content online
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SWGfl Gaming Guide From socialising online to in-game purchases to the future of interaction, find out everything you need to know about online safety in gaming
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SWGfl Resources Innovative resources and tools that equip and empower your online safety work.
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Parent Zone Online zone with advice and tips for parents.
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App guide for parents There are so many apps available, check out the ones that raise some concerns. Also secret apps (Apps that you can hide other apps within).
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Common Sense Media Really useful and accurate information on apps, websites and in particular games.
Please find links below on how to set up parental controls on common platforms: