Safeguarding your children

Getting Protected Online

Feel clueless about the online world?

Don’t worry, help is at hand, we’ve included helpful resources for all ages for the best advice available.

There are other areas of support for device specific needs. For example, Family sharing options on Apple devices amongst other apps/software available that help with parental/carer control over devices (privacy settings, app requests, screen time and more). Please do your research to find what works with the devices used and for the required set-up you’re after.

• Safeguarding children and vulnerable people online
• Using Parental Controls
• Social media: Whilst not all social media apps are bad, it’s important to be aware of what kids and vulnerable people are up to when they’re online. Please visit NCSC, Safer internet and Internet Matters for step by step guides on how to set up privacy settings and navigating social media safely to get tips to support your child's digital wellbeing.
•  The App that educates Parents/Carers and Schools: If the child or vulnerable person has a device, you don’t know what apps they use and most importantly, you don’t know how safe they are then don’t fear... Simply Download the NetAware app, it tells you all you need to know about all those social apps children/vulnerable people are using no matter how bizarre the app name is.. This is a game changer for parents, carers and suppoert staff as you can conveniently learn how to protect them from all those hidden dangers within apps and it’s FREE! 
• Online gaming
• Digital Footprints
• Check list for setting a device up safely
• School Resources -  E-Safety
• School Resources – Cybercrime PREVENT

For further information on individuals and families: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/information-for/individuals-families

Please refer to our protect yourself online checklist for even more online safety advice.

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