Digital Safety
Keeping Children Safe
Engaging with social media, learning online or simply surfing is fun and connects us to our friends and the wider world. Whilst there are so many positives, it is also important to understand the negatives too. Social media, like all forms of communication, comes with some risks. Not all of these risks turn into actual problems however, it's worthwhile knowing about them. It is important to help your child understand how to protect themselves and assess against any risks. Here are useful sites to support you and your family:
The Cyber First Kit is designed to support families to recover from harm. Clicking on the image will opento the Cyber First Aid Box website. The site will ask a series of questions to help families determine the best response to a harmful online incident, including how to approach the subject with children & young people, possible solutions, and the first steps to recovering from it.
Net Aware
A useful guide to apps and social network
Cybersafe Scotland
Working with parents & schools to keep children safe.
Think u know
Resources & contacts for children and families
National Crime Centre
Share/Report a Concern about online safety or abuse
Pegi Rating info
Helps you assess the age suitability for online games
Common Sense Media
Reviews what your kids want to watch before the watch it
Google Meet Guidance
Information for Parents
National Online Safety Guides
A wide range of guides on all social media and online apps.