Online safety
Ensuring we’re all safe when using technology can often be challenging; particularly with new devices and apps being released on a daily basis.
The organisations outlined below provide impartial advice on how to stay safe online and information on technologies typically used by children.
| Organisation | Link |
|---|---|
| Think U Know | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ |
| Safer Internet | https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers |
| Commonsense Media | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ |
| NSPCC | https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ |
Whilst written for education professionals, the Department for Education’s Education for a Connected World document provides guidance on what children should be aware of various ages and may therefore be of interest to parents - < https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-for-a-connected-world The document focuses on eight aspects of online education, including Managing online information, Health, wellbeing and lifestyle, and Privacy and security.
