The Internet is an amazing resource where children can learn play, create and connect with friends online. Online life is a exciting world whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe?

We have sourced tools and advice and information from a variety of sources which will help you keep your child safe in the online world,

 

We have created some useful tutorials that may help you keep your child safe online.

 

So many of our students use YouTube, this video will highlight things that you can do on Youtube, to keep your child safe from any inappropriate videos.

 

 

Some of our students have their own phone, or use their parents phones to access the Internet. These two videos explain how you as a parent can monitor what they view and manage how long they use the phone.  Screen time is used for Apple Phones, and Family Link for Android Phones

 

 

Remote Learning and Zoom are terms that we are all becoming very familiar with since the Pandemic started in March 2020. Below are 2 videos explaining how to keep safe when using Zoom. From turning on/off your video to blurring your screen.

 

 

Students use many different Apps/Social Media/Computer games, some of which as parents we have no idea about. Here is a simple fact sheets about many of these Apps/Social Media and Computer Games

 

https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Parent-factsheet-04-19-WEB-with-links.pdf

 

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Please use the links below to access eSafety information from various organisations who have a huge amount of expertise in child safety and Internet use.