Online Safety

This page is for parents to access information regarding keeping children safe on line. If you need any support or advice please come and speak to a member of staff who are always available. Below are some links that you might find useful.

Thinking of buying technology for your children?

If you would like help and support with smartphones, gaming devices, tablets and other internet-connected devices and how to keep your children safe online then there is some fantastic advice that can be found by clicking on the link.

Help your children get the most out of the internet.

Click on the link below to go to the Think U Know parent page.

Below you will find further links to help you. 

Click on the pictures to take you to the relevant sites and articles.

TikTok

Is TikTok safe? How does it work?

Click below to find out more from Common Sense Media about this app which is intended to be used by children over 13.

Family Video Game Database

Click on the link below to read reviews of lots of family friendly games.

YouTube Kids

Read the report from Common Sense Media about managing YouTube.

Ask About Games

The link below is for a website that looks at how to talk to children about the games they play as well as setting up controls.

Fortnite.

Click below for a guide on parental controls for Fortnite which has an age rating of 12.

Parent Safety Guides for Popular Games and Apps

Click below to find useful advice for many apps and games used by children

Information for Parents and Carers - gaming

ThinkUKnow (CEOP) have produced a comprehensive guide to parents about gaming, chatting, risks etc

Social Media Guides

Find the UK Safer Internet Centre's social media guides using the link below.

Parental Controls

Find advice below from the NSPCC about setting up parental controls.

A lovely parent, Karen Fairhurst, has put together this powerpoint guide to internet settings, device settings and application settings.