Internet Safety Guidance for Parents

Sexting: Featuring information on the law and the reasons for sexting, this page can help parents and carers talk to their children about the risks of sexting.
Bullying and cyberbullying: Aimed at parents and carers, this page covers topics like the types of cyberbullying, signs of bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied.
Protecting children from radicalisation: This page features information on spotting the signs of radicalisation and getting help, and advice for parents and carers on talking about terrorism

Let’s keep kids safe online: Created in partnership with NSPCC, this page features advice for parents and carers on topics like strangers online, inappropriate content and online addiction.
Net Aware: Created by the NSPCC and O2, this guide for parents and carers provides information on the social networks that their children use.

​Internet Matters: ​Created with industry partners, this website offers age-specific advice on keeping children safe online and includes step-by-step guides for setting up parental controls.
Online safety tips for parents of 11–13 year olds: These tips cover topics like put yourself in control and check if it’s suitable.
Online safety tips for parents of teenagers 14+ year olds These tips cover topics like privacy matters and manage their online reputation.

​5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Digital Etiquette: This article can help parents and carers to stop their children from becoming cyberbullies and includes information on double checking messages and avoiding digital drama.
Digital Parenting 101: From Screen Time to Social Media This article for parents and carers features advice on screen time, mobile devices and social media.
How to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media: Covering topics like Facebook depression, this article can help parents and carers keep their children safe on social media.

How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers: Featuring information on how social media can affect self-esteem, this article offers advice on how parents and carers can minimise the risks associated with technology.

Childnet International – Secondary: Featuring tips, blogs and advice, these pages can help young people aged 11–18 to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.

Office of Adolescent Health – Talking With Teens About Online Safety: How You Make a Difference This page features advice for parents and carers on topics like recognising links between online and offline behaviour and helping children learn to critique online information.

Parent Info: A collaboration between Parent Zone and the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command, this website provides support and guidance for parents and carers from leading experts and organisations.

​Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.  They have created a range of home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities that parents and carers can complete with their children and support their online safety during school closures.  
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