Keeping children safe online

Children often pass through age restrictions on social media and other websites. This can leave them vulnerable to risks like:

• online grooming
• extreme content
• cyberbullying
• scams

What you can do

Everyone has a duty to promote internet safety to children. 

A simple online search can expose them to inappropriate content. This is why parental controls on devices are important.

There a number of websites offering advice and guidance on how to protect children from online risks:

• UK Safer Internet Centre
• Mumsnet offers advice on setting up parental controls and engaging with children and teens about online safety
• NSPCC online safety advice
• CEOP
• ChildNet
• Internet Matters