For Parents/Carers

The resources below are highly recommended and are very suitable for sharing directly with parents and carers

Online Safety Key Links!

Online Safety Advice by Age

Pre-school (0-5) online safety advice | Internet MattersHelp children 0-5 (pre-schoolers) get the best out of the internet and build a good understanding of how to stay safe with practical advice and expert tips.

Online safety advice for 6-10 year olds | Internet MattersHelp young children navigate their online world safety with practical tips and advice on how to keep them safe online.

Pre-teens (11-13) online safety advice | Internet MattersHelp children aged 11-13 years old (pre-teens) get the best out of the internet and build a good understanding of how to stay safe online.

Teens 14+ online safety advice | Internet MattersHelp children aged 14+ (teens) get the best out of the internet and build a good understanding of how to stay safe online.

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Animal Crossing

A Guide to Esports – More Than a GameAs this year marks the inclusion of esports in the Commonwealth Games, we’ve created this guide to esports to help you understand what they are, why they’re growing in popularity, and if there’s any safeguarding risks to children and young people. We also understand that a topic

Other Useful 'How To' Guides

A parent's guide to 'IN-GAME' chat (from ParentZone)

Android: Yubo Report Userback Reporting on Yubo Follow these simple steps to report a user on Yubo

Desktop: Safety Settings Skypeback Configure your Safety Settings on Skype Follow these simple steps to restrict who can contact you on Skype

iOS: Likee Parental Controlsback Configure your Safety Settings on Likee Follow these simple steps to turn on your Parental Controls on Likee App

Android: Playstation Blockingback Blocking on Playstation Follow these simple steps to block a user on Playstation using an Android device

iOS: Safety Settings Likeeback Configure your Safety Settings on Likee Follow these simple steps to configure your safety settings on Likee App

Android & iOS: Microsoft Family Safetyback Configure your Safety Settings on Microsoft Microsoft Family Safety on your iOS device Configure the settings on your account using an iOS device Microsoft Family Safety on your Android device

Android: Playstation Reportingback Reporting on Playstation Follow these simple steps to report a user on Playstation from an Android device

iOS & Android: Safety Settings Bingback Configure your Safety Settings on Bing Follow these simple steps to set SafeSearch filters on Bing using your iPhone Follow these simple steps to set SafeSearch filters on Bing using your Android Follow these simple

iOS & Android: Safe Search Googleback Configure your Safety Settings on Google Follow these simple steps to set SafeSearch filters on Google using your iPhone Follow these simple steps to set SafeSearch filters on Google using your Android Follow these simple

What is Gacha Life? -- What parents need to know | Internet MattersGacha Life is a popular roleplaying game for kids who love anime characters. Learn more about what it is so that you can keep your child safe.

Android: Block Tumblrback Blocking on Tumblr Follow these simple steps to block a user on Tumblr using an Android device

Safety Settings: Among Us Chat Censorback Configure your Safety Settings on Among Us Follow these simple steps to turn on the Chat Censor on Among Us

Safety: Family Link Googleback Configure your Safety Settings on Google Family Link Follow these simple steps to browse your settings on Google Family Link

National Online Safety

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The following are a small selection of highly informative Parent Guides that are available through National Online Safety

Net Aware

Common Sense Media

Reviews for what your kids want to watch (before they watch it) | Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Parents trust our expert reviews and objective advice.

Think U Know/CEOP

Parent Zone

Parent Zone – Parents' area

Scotland-Upstream-Cyber-Booklet_V2_26JUN20.pdf

Scotland-Whats-the-Problem.pdf

Google Safety Centre

Game Fam

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