Staying safe online
Talking to your child - openly, and regularly - is the best way to help keep them safe online.
You might find it helpful to start with a family discussion to set boundaries and agree what's appropriate. Or you might need a more specific conversation about an app or website your child wants to use or something you're worried about.
Safety resources for parents
• Parentzone: The experts in digital family life. Find out more here
• UK Safer Internet Centre: Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online Find out more here
• Childnet: Information and advice for parents and carers on supporting young people online. Find out more here
• NSPCC: Keeping children safe. Find out more here
• CEOP Thinkuknow: Help your children get the most out of the internet. Find out more here
Internet Watch Foundation
Their remit is to remove:
- Child sexual abuse content* hosted anywhere in the world.
- Non-photographic child sexual abuse images hosted in the UK.
Find out more here.
- Eliminate child sexual abuse images online.
- Help victims by removing images of child sexual abuse from the internet.
- Make the internet a safer place for everyone to use.
- Protect our Members’ services and brands from misuse.
You can anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content here
Online safety poster - summary
Parents can download a handy poster with a summary of how they can help to keep their children safe online here.