In this growing age of technology and online communication, it is becoming increasingly difficult for children to keep safe online. Here are some links with advice on ways to achieve this – as well as some information of some of these potential dangers.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
http://www.childnet.com/resources/kia/
https://www.betterinternetforkids.eu/
Tech related Communication
The Metaverse
Trolling
Virtual Reality
Age Ratings
Age-appropriate Content
Catfishing
Cross-Platform Sharing of Inappropriate Content
Cyberbullying
Fake News
Online Bullying
Online Grooming
Online Hoaxes
Parental Control – Content – Android
Parental Control – Content – iPhone
Parental Controls – Apps – Android
Parental Controls – Apps – iPhone
Phishing
Protecting Personal Data
Sadfishing
Screen Addiction
Search Engines
Gaming and Social Media are two places where it has been found, if not used safely, children can be at particular risk. As well as the risk to exposure to inappropriate content, unwanted contact, cyberbullying and online grooming, recent research has found that both (if not used safely) can have a significantly negative impact on a child’s emotional and mental well-being – including social pressures, impacting their views on how they should behave and what they should value.
Here are some parent guides on specific games and social media sites.
Gaming:
Consoles:
Games Consoles
PS5
Xbox Series X
PS4
Switch
Games:
Roblox
Valorant
Among Us
Call of Duty – Warzone
CoD – Black Ops – Cold War
Counter-Strike
ESports
Fifa
Fortnite – Ch3
Horror Games
League of Legends
Minecraft
Overwatch
Other information:
Gaming Disorder
Loot Boxes and Skin Betting
Loot Boxes
Steam
Streaming
Social Media
General:
Live Streaming
Online Challenges
Sadfishing
Social Media and Mental Health
Social Pressures Linked to Appearance
Social Pressures Linked to Friends and Followers
Social Pressures Linked to Likes
Socials Pressures Linked to Influencers
Trolling and Online Abuse
Video Streaming Apps and Sites
Echo Chambers
Social Bots
Specific:
Youtube
Yubo
Clubhouse
Discord
Facebook Messenger
Facebook
Hoop
Instagram
Kik
Reddit
Snapchat
Tiktok
Twitter
WhatsApp
Wink
Other areas:
Mobile Devices:
Hidden Photo Apps
Location Tracking
Phone Scams
Replilka
The App Store
Group Chats
Streaming:
Squid Game
Video Streaming
Watching TV
YouTube Kids
YouTube
Disney+
Netflix
Conversation Starters & Short Tips:
Online Safety Tips for Children
Devices
Children’s Devices
Conversation Starters – Online Content
Loneliness Online
Online Content – 10 ways to keep safe
12 Social Media Tips
12 Smartphone Tips
Other:
Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Alexa
Useful E-safety links for children:
Key Stage 1:https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/
Key Stage 2:https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/
If something or someone is making you feel uncomfortable or upset online and you feel it needs to be reported please follow the links below (ideally please talk to an adult you trust first):
