Online Safety
Information and advice for parents and carers
The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, the internet is always changing, and being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge. You may sometimes feel that your children have better technical skills than you do, however children and young people still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online.
Issues that your child may encounter on the internet will vary depending on their age and online activities.
The below sites are worth visiting to find out more about internet safety and the safe use of developing technologies. Click a logo below to find out more.
Useful guides for social media
Please find below some guidelines for the use of social media. As a reminder, the minimum age to open an account on social media apps or websites is 13.
InstagramParentsGuide.pdf WhatsappParentsGuide.pdf SnapChatParentsGuide.pdf FacebookParents Guide.pdf
