E-safety

Online safety

The Children’s Commissioner for England and Tes have produced simplified terms and conditions for Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook to help parents and carers support their children to manage their rights and privacy online. 

Further information: Young peoples’ rights on social media (PDF)

Digital Parenting

Digital Parenting is created for parents and schoolteachers to help them give children the life skills they need to thrive in the always-connected digital world. We hope it will give you essential knowledge and help build your confidence as you guide your children through the challenges of life online.

There’s information and advice from experts, parents and teachers on a range of topics, including how to:

• teach your child digital resilience
• navigate the pitfalls of social media
• cope with online peer pressure
• manage your family’s screen time
• protect your family from cyber crime
• use parental controls and settings to stay safe

Click HERE to read, print or download the current issue of Digital Parenting online.

Activities for Parents and Carers

Safer Internet Day 2019 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 5th February 2019 with the slogan “Together for a better internet”, the day provides a fantastic opportunity to engage with children about their digital lives.

To help you talk to your children about having a positive and safe time online, we have created a pack for parents and carers, including conversation starters, a factsheet, family pledge card and more!