Online safety
Article 19- You should not be harmed but looked after and kept safe.
Article 36- You should be protected from doing things that harm you.
Online Safety
GoCompare - Parental Controls
The website GoCompare has made a useful page giving lots of information about parental controls online. It covers what are internet controls, what features do your broadband/internet provider usually offer/not offer as well as some top tips for helping your children stay safe online.
You can find it at the link below:
https://www.gocompare.com/broadband/parental-controls/
CBBC Lifebabble - Staying Safe Online
Here is an online safety video which talks about the key rules of online safety
‘In the know’- Hwb
The following link will take you to the home page for the In the Know project launched via Hwb. This provides information and useful guides for parents relating to some of the most popular social media platforms and gaming apps (including age ratings, terminology linked to the platforms and information on how to set parental controls/ safety settings).
https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/keeping-safe-online/in-the-know/
Other useful resources:
An Organisation which aims to protect children both online and offline. This link will take you to resources and information suitable for children (categories 4-7 years & 8-10 years) and parents/guardians.
https://www.bbc.com/ownit/curations/parents
This link will take you to the ‘Own it’ page created by the BBC. On this page you will find useful links and resources linked to setting up devices for children, managing screen time, strategies for cyberbullying and social media apps.