Whether on a computer at school, a laptop at home, a games console, iPod, tablet or smartphone, children and young people are increasingly accessing the internet whenever they can and wherever they are. Our young people are'DIGITAL NATIVES' ... living in a world filled largely by 'DIGITAL IMMIGRANTS' (adults!). 

 

As you would protect your child in the real world, you will want to make sure that they are safe whatever they are doing. Like learning to cross the road, online safety skills are skills for life. If your child understands the risks and can make sensible and informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe whilst doing so – particularly from those people who might seek them out to harm them.

 

Within the UK, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, the national Centre for child protection, spearheads activities and launches resources to raise awareness and empower children and young people.

 

Cyberbullying and online harassment can be extremely distressing. They can be even be classed as criminal offences in some cases.

However, there are plenty of organisations you can turn to for help, including charities, social media service providers, and the police.

See all of the links below to find out more about what online bullying is, how you can avoid it, and where you go for advice.

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The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, the internet is always changing, and being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge. You may sometimes feel that your children have better technical skills than you do, however children and young people still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online and using the internet positively and safely. 

 

See below to access some free Parent Guides to download for keeping your children safe online on different social media platforms.

 

You will also receive Monthly E- safety newsletters, giving you top tips on how to keep your children Safe Online at home and how to manage devices, current trends and how to enable parent settings on these. (see below for a copy of these)