Online Safety Guidance
It is important for us all to keep safe online and protect ourselves as well as our information. We know that many children enjoy accessing the internet in many different ways and it can be a challenge for parents.
Top Tips for Parents
- Talk to your child about what they are up to online.
- Set boundaries in the online world
- Keep all equipment connected to the internet in a family space
- Know what connects to the internet and how.
- Use parental controls on devices that link to the internet, such as TV's, laptops, tablets, computers, games consoles and mobile phones.
Useful links for support in keeping children safe online
There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
Thinkyouknow(advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
Internet matters(support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
LGfL(support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
NSPCC (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)
