Online Safety
In this section, we'll go over things to be aware of in regards to Online Safety, when using a specific platform, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc. Remember, online safety is something that needs to be considered on any platform or device that can link to the internet. Devices like Playstations and Xbox's are all linked to the internet, and as such are something you also need to be aware of.
The majority of the resources used on this page are from NationalOnlineSafety.com, which you can take a look at yourself by clicking on their badge to the left.
Below are a variety of Online Safety areas that may be of use to you. Please click on the relevent button to open the resource.
Social Media
Social media are primarily Internet-based tools for sharing and discussing information among human beings. They are a category of sites that is based on user participation and user-generated content
Gaming
Gaming is becoming an increasingly popular past time, not only on consoles, but also on the PC. It's rapid expansion has also led to Youtube being full of videos about these games, but did you know that all these games have age restrictions? This is something to keep an eye on before you let your child watch videos/play Grand Theft Auto for example! Below are some of the key games to look out for!