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My child already has a phone / social media / uses the internet – what can I do to make their time online safer?
Below are links to websites and documents which will provide a wealth of information about steps you can take to make your child's time online safer. We are always happy to offer support to parents who are experiencing difficulties, or who have further questions.
Internet safety: a good source for tips and advice on how to keep your child as safe as possible
Online safety advice for 6-10 year olds | Internet Matters
If your child uses WhatsApp
The default setting in WhatsApp allows anyone to add a number to a group chat without needing permission. Some groups use this method to share extremely disturbing content.
To disable this, got To WhatsApp and follow these steps:
Go to settings
- Privacy
- Groups
- Under ‘who can add me to groups’ select ‘My Contacts’
Manage time on apps (not just facetime as suggested in the title!)
- Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) has released a series of short animations providing advice to parents and carers about dealing with the challenging issue of sexting and selfies.
- Chatdanger.com (External Website) a site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles
- Staying safe online (External Website) all about parental control software
Think You Know Great advice to keep children safe whilst using the internet
UK Safer Internet Centre E-safety tips, advice and resources