E-Safety Advice
Together with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the DfE have published new resources on the ‘Kids online safety’ website to help parents and carers understand and get support for online bullying and gaming.
These new sections are designed to help families and give them more confidence in talking to their children about what they’re doing and experiencing online.
The updated content includes:
- how to spot the signs of online bullying
- guidance and support if a child is being bullied
- practical tips to help make online gaming safer
- information on age ratings and parental controls for games
The DfE continue to link to trusted charities and expert organisations where families can find specialist support, including helplines and further advice.
Here is the updated Kids online safety website.
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E-safety Resources for Parents |
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Website Name and Link |
Information about content and theme of resource |
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Social Jess – internet safety workshops and advice for parents and carers |
From monitoring screen time to talking about tricky topics Jess helps parents to navigate the choppy cyber waters and become a truly confident digital parent. |
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NSPCC – WhatsApp |
Tips to help keep your child safe if you allow them to have WhatsApp. Please note WhatsApp is rated 16+ |
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NSPCC – Online Games https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/ |
Advice for parents to understand risks and help your child play online games safely. |
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NSPCC – Parental Controls https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/ |
Advice on setting up parental controls to help you keep your child safe online. |
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Internet Matters – You Tube advice |
Top tips for helping your child to be safe when they are viewing content on You Tube |
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Childnet - a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age https://www.childnet.com/resources/parent-and-carer-toolkit/ |
Help to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour |
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NetAware – advice for parents created with the NSPCC https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/social-media-guides
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A guide to social networks, apps and games (including WhatsApp) |
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Home Office – advice for parents |
Resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to receive support and advice. |
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Young Minds - information and advice https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/gaming/ |
A site to help you and your family create a healthy culture around gaming, and to help you support your child |
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CEOP – information about gaming https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/gaming/
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This site looks at key safety concerns and how you can support happier, safer gaming for your child |
