Online Safety
The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, the internet is always changing, and the challenge for parents, carers and teachers is to make sure children are aware and understand how to be safe when using the internet and related technologies.
The websites below provide a comprehensive list of links and information about online safety. They will help you to understand the risks as well as giving you the practical advice you need to talk to your children and support them so they can use these new communication tools safely and responsibly.
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Childnet International
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Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. The Childnet website hosts all the online resources detailed below, as well as a number of recommended resources for young people, parents, carers and teachers. The Parents and Carers area also contains key advice, information on reporting and detailed information on a range of e-safety topics in the Hot topics section. |
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UK Safer Internet Centre |
The European Commission appointed UK Safer Internet Centre is made up of three partners; Childnet International, the South West Grid for Learning and the Internet Watch Foundation. Together we raise awareness about internet safety, develop information materials and resources and organise high profile events such as Safer Internet Day. |
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The South West Grid for Learning |
The South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) is a not for profit, charitable trust dedicated to the advancement of education through information and communication technologies. They provide safe, supported broadband internet, teaching and learning services for 2,500 schools in the South West of England and e-safety education and training regionally, nationally and internationally. They provide professionals, parents and children with advice, resources and support to use internet technologies safely to enhance learning and maximise potential. |
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The Internet Watch Foundation |
The Internet Watch Foundation is the UK’s hotline for reporting illegal content found on the internet. It deals specifically with child abuse and criminally obscene images hosted in the UK and internationally. The IWF works in partnership with the online industry, law enforcement, government, and international partners. It is a charity and a self-regulatory body with over 100 Members from the online industry. |
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CEOP |
A police agency tackling child abuse on the internet. This website includes a unique facility that enables parents and young people to make reports of actual or attempted abuse online. CEOP’s website contains information for children and parents, as well as a link for children to report abuse online. |
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UK Safer Internet Centre |
The UK Safer Internet Centre has created this guide to answer commonly asked questions and introduce some of the most popular devices used by children, highlighting the safety tools available and empowering parents with the knowledge they need to support their children to use these technologies safely and responsibly. |
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Report Remove Tool for naked images and videos (IWF)
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The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has created the world's first tool to help children and young people get naked images of themselves removed from the internet.
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Please click the links below for more information:
Parents guide to internet safety, security and screen time for children
E-Safety Resources for Parents/Carers
Supporting Young People Online
TikTok parent/carer guide - internet safety
TikTok privacy and safety settings
Roblox parent/carer guide - internet safety
Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people online
Level up your lingo - slang words children use online
Click for a guide on accessing YouTube safely.
E-Safety and Emotional Wellbeing