Technology can move at an extraordinarily fast pace and it can be difficult to know how to start talking to your child about what they’re doing online, who they might be speaking to, or discussing the potential risks and issues.
Ensuring your child has the correct privacy settings is vital to keeping them safe online.
We have put together a list of resources, below, that may help you to support you child in staying safe online.
Information & Resources:
- BBC Teach - Take the test: How risky are my social media posts?
- BBC Teach - Online Safety: Computer Science KS3 / KS4
- Thinkuknow.co.uk - Online contact and staying safe
- SWGfL - What is Online Safety?
- SWGfL - E-Safety Facts - Staying Safe Online
- Childline - Staying Safe Online
- Internet Matters - Social Media privacy setting guide
- SWGfL - Social Media Checklists
- Harmful Online Challenges & Online Hoaxes - this includes advice on preparing for any online challenges and hoaxes, sharing information with parents and carers and where to get help and support.