Online Safety
We would always recommend that children speak to an adult they trust like a parent, carer, teacher or friend but if at any time you or they would also like some advice about how to keep safe online, you can visit the websites below which contain useful advice and guidance.
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)
The SWGfL website contains links to resources which support parents to keep children safe online.
Click on the link to access resources SWGfL
Internet matters
The internet matters website contains guides or parents to help to keep childrne safe online, including guides for lots of differnet apps children might aceess
Click this link to access resources Internet matters or this link for guides to different apps app guidance
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
The CEOP website has helpful resources for parents who are concerned about their child's online use and provides guidance about how to report concerns
Click this link to access helpful advice CEOP
NSPCC
Guidance and advice for parents about how to keep children safe online, including an online safety quiz
Click on this link for the NSPCC website
Childline
The Childline website has guidance about safety online for children and parents and how to keep safe from bullying and cyberbullying.
Click on this link for Childline
Kids Online Safety
The Kids Online Safety website https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk is a Government website where you can find practical information to help you to feel more confident in the steps that you can take to protect your child online, including parental controls, how to talk to your child about online safety and knowing where to report any concerns.