Internet Safety links and guidance

Internet Safety Resources

 

Below are details of the UK Internet's Centre's favourite resources, which they and we use most often with children.

 

Internetmatters.org - the central location for advice and guidance for parents about all Internet Safety matters. 

 

The UK Safer Internet site - lots of useful resources for parents including guides about how to talk about technology and how to set up your devices at home so they are safe.

 

Common Sense Media - site for parents with recommendations and advice about games/film/DVD/music content and it's suitableness for children of different ages. 

 

Know it All for Primary Schools - further guides and training Featuring Captain Kara and Winston’s SMART crew: Childnet's Know IT All for Primary Schools has been especially designed for primary school staff to help them understand important E-safety issues and how to help young pupils get the most out of the internet.

 

Kidsmart - Kidsmart is a unique Internet safety programme run by Childnet in schools throughout the UK and beyond. 

 

Jessie and friends - This website, run by CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command), provides videos for children aged 4 - 7 to watch to help them understand risks online. There is also some helpful notes for parents about how to talk to their child about keeping themselves safe.

 

NSPCC Parental Controls