Keeping Safe Online!

Children are accessing technology and the internet at a younger age than ever before. It’s never too early to talk to your child about what they do online and who to tell if they come across anything online that makes them feel worried, scared or sad.

There are great resources you can access for free on the CEOP website: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

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Children have access to mobile phones and tablets at very young ages, It is important that you know how to keep your child safe and also what to do if your child accesses something worrying. 

Childline has a wide range of support and advice for families which can be accessed from their website:

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/

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The Internet Watch Foundation are a charitable organisation that works with a range of public and private organisations to remove and report inappropriate content. They work closely with a range of internet providers and are funded through donations from private donors and technology-based companies.

You can find out more about the Internet Watch Foundation on their website:

https://www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/

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The NSPCC website has easy-to-access free advice for parents/carers to help you keep your child safe online. There are also guides on how to report inappropriate content and how to set up parental controls on devices. 

The website is:

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

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Childnet works directly with children and young people from the ages of 3-18, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, finding out about their real experiences online and the positive things they are doing.

Their site offers support and ideas on how to have a conversation with your child about online safety:

https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/

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Remember online safety is an issue for ALL AGES and as your child grows it is important you still know what they are accessing online and who they are interacting with. Make it part of your family routine to have regular conversations about online safety, where you remind your child how to remain safe. 

The Internetmatters.org website is a good starting point for discussions with your child:

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNanBhDUARIsAAeIcAsFskjNzrHBZ68bUgXlUAowGqrhqIGgJO7omt1d-U_VLdTUtxaZwWIaAvi5EALw_wcB

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