Safeguarding Newsletter for

Parents and Carers

September 2024

Back to School Safety

Protect Your Child The Hidden Dangers of Posting Back to School Photos on Social Media - Wayne DennerDiscover the risks of sharing back to school photos on social media, including privacy concerns, identity theft

Online Safety

Online Safety Video Resources for Parents & TeachersKeep up to date with all the latest Online Safety Video Resources for Parents & Teachers from Wayne Denner. Each video provides practical Online Safety tips on how to help Children and Young People with eSafety

New Features to Help Protect Our CommunityToday we’re announcing new features to further safeguard our community from online harms.

Giving parents more choice with School timeToday we’re announcing new settings and features to help parents, teens and families navigate safer experiences online.

The ABC online safety checklistActivate parental controls, Balance screen time and Check and Chat digital.

Guidance for parents of neurodivergent gamers | Internet MattersCreated with support from Roblox, these tips can help you keep your neurodivergent child safe as they play video games online.

Helping children create a kinder world online | Internet MattersSee advice from our expert panel as they explore how parents can support children in creating a kinder world online for all.

What is WhatsApp?: A safety how to guide for parentsFind out what feature you can use on WhatsApp to help keep your child’s personal information private.

Snapchat My Ai Chatbot - Wayne DennerSnapchat My Ai Chatbot is a new feature that can answer questions and & suggest recommendations but what about the risks and dangers.

Protect teens on Instagram | Family CentreLearn how Instagram's tools and resources support safe, age-appropriate experiences for teens, guided by parental support.

Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents | MetaTeen Accounts limit who can contact teens and the content they see, and help ensure their time is well spent.

Do your pupils understand the consequences of their online actions?After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils

Video games and children: A guide for parents

How to create a positive and safe gaming environment for your child.

A new choice for parents of tweens and teens on YouTubeToday, we are announcing a new choice for parents who have decided their tweens and teens are ready to explore YouTube with a supervised account.

A collaborative approach to teen supervision on YouTubeA new YouTube supervised experience for teens will allow parents and teens to link accounts and get shared insights into channel activity to empowers responsible content creation and informed digital citizenship.

Digital Family AgreementWe recommend a family agreement to make clear what is allowed...or not, how much time you can spend on devices, and ground rules like no phones at the table or in the bedroom at night-time. Shared expectations will reduce arguments and keep everyone safe & healthy.

Survey Reports and Findings

TheCybersurvey.co.ukThe Cybersurvey explores the online life of young people. Children and teens take part in this survey of life in a digital world each year.

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