Online Safety Information for Parents
The internet, social media and gaming online can be a lot of fun for children, but can also be unsafe and frightening. Children need to learn how to use information technology safely and this requires parental knowledge and supervision. To help parents stay up-to-date with changes in technology, there are now a range of organisations and website that can help parents navigate the internet, set safety restrictions on devices and be informed about the enormous number of apps that are available to download. Here are some websites that you may find useful:
NSPCC & 02 Online safety booklet.pdf
http://www.internetmatters.org
http://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
http://www.educationalappstore.com/blog/author/julia-bateson/
http://www.childnet.com/resources/digiducks-big-decision
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
http://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
