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E-safety

Recommended online e-safety resources

 

https://www.internetmatters.org/ 

An outstanding resource, this is a  go-to destination for parents who want advice and support about how to keep children safe online. It contains information and guidance about the main e-safety issues children might be exposed to when browsing the internet. The site contains excellent guides to help parents understand information relevant to their child’s age, the latest in connected technologies, mobile applications, social networking and online gaming. It also has instructions for parents on how to set up parental controls for specific broadband and mobile providers, devices and content providers.

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ 

Net Aware brings together the NSPCC’s expertise in protecting children and O2’s tech know-how, we’ve got everything you need to help you keep your kids safe online. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re unsure of where to start, we’re here to help.

Parental Controls & Privacy Setting Guides

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ 

Parental Controls give your child a safe space to explore their curiosity online. Our step-by-step guides will help you to set up the right controls and privacy settings on the networks, gadgets, apps, and sites they use to give them a safer online experience. 

Reporting an Incident

Reporting to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)– ThinkUKnow


When should I report?

If you’re worried that your child is being groomed online or sexually exploited, you should report your concerns to CEOP. It is not always easy to spot the signs of online grooming and sexual exploitation, so if you have any concern at all about someone your child is in contact with, you should get in touch.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Get-help/Reporting-an-incident/