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Internet Safety

Click here for ten top tips on how to keep your child safe online.

There is further information available - click here - on how to be kind online.

If you want to set up your parental controls on your child's phone there is an iphone guide here, and an android version here

The Safer Internet website has lots of information whether you're a student, a parent or carer, or a member of staff on how to access the internet safely. Click logo for link.

These websites were recently recommended in a government publication:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ - By National Crime Agency-CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) provides resources for parents and carers and children of all ages to help keep children safe online.

https://www.childnet.com/ - has developed guidance for parents and carers to begin a conversation about online safety.

https://parentinfo.org/ - is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providig support and guidance for parents and carers related to the digital world from leading experts and organisations. 
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety  - has guidance for parents and carers to help keep children safe online

https://www.lgfl.net/online-safety/default.aspx - has support for parents and carers to keep children safe online 

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ - has support for parents and carers from the NSPCC, including a guide to social networks, apps and games.