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National Online Safety Website

The National Online Safety website can be accessed as a free subscription for parents.

If parents create a free account they will still have access to a number of useful resources that parents can access including:

  • NOS courses for parents
  • A4 guides to explain and support parents. There are a massive number of guides which are all well presented and would allow parents to talk through the guides with children. There is a large range of content including information around setting up devices, web browsing, gaming, social media and remote learning, see the downloads section at the bottom of this page.
  • For younger children the parents section also contains a storybook called Oscar’s Adventures in the Online World which can be downloaded and shared with children.

If parents prefer all of the content can be accessed through an app on a mobile phone which is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

National Online Safety

Childnet

Childnet has developed guidance for parents and carers to begin a conversation about online safety. The website contains sections for young people (primary and secondary) as well parents and teachers.

Childnet

Parentzone

Parentzone provides support and guidance for parents and carers about the digital world from leading experts and organisations.

Parentzone

The UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre provides tips and advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online – you can also report any harmful content found online through the UK Safer Internet Centre.

UK Safer Internet Centre

Thinkuknow

Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. The site includes six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. 

Thinkuknow

The parents’ part of the website contains content for parents to read if they are concerned about their child’s online activities. It also contains a range of videos that parents can watch
and discuss with their children along with activity packs that parents and children can work through together.

#AskTheAwkward

#AskTheAwkward is a campaign by Think U Know that aims to help Parents and Carers have regular conversations with their children about online relationships and more.

Young people want their Parents and Carers to have everyday conversations with them about relationships. This includes being aware of the positive opportunities technology provides for their social and romantic lives. Talking regularly with your child about relationships and sex can help develop shared understanding, trust and support between you. Talk little. Talk often. Ask The Awkward.

The Ask The Awkward campaign provides and introduction on asking the awkward including how to start and some help sheets including topics to talk about and how to approach topics. Their website also includes videos of Parents/Carers and their children asking the awkward through making connections, building trust, and facing challenges

#AskTheAwkward

ACT Early Campaign

The ACT Early campaign is aimed as parents, carers, family and friends in raising awareness and vigilance about the signs of radicalisation and seeking advice whenever concerns are raised.

ACT Early Campaign

Online Sexual Harassment and Keeping Children Safe Online Guide

The Government’s Children’s Commissioner has launched a guide for parents and carers on online sexual harassment and how they can support children to stay safe online.

“The Things I Wish My Parents Had Known” draws together advice from 16 to 21 year olds on how parents should manage tricky conversations around sexual harassment and access to inappropriate content.

A surprising but overriding message from young people is that parents should start these challenging conversations early. They suggest broaching topics before a child is given a phone or a social media account, which is often around the age of 9 or 10.

The guide, which can be viewed below, serves as a useful starting point to raise awareness and understanding of online harassment.

A Guide for Parents

Documents

esafety Date  
What parents need to know about healthy friendships 22nd May 2024 Download
What parents and educators need to know about clickbait 03rd Apr 2024 Download
What parents need to know about Township 03rd Apr 2024 Download
What parents need to know about managing exam stress 11th Apr 2024 Download
What parents need to know about energy drinks 17th Apr 2024 Download
What parents need to know about shopping apps 24th Apr 2024 Download
Media use and attitudes report 2024 01st May 2024 Download
What parents need to know about Helldivers 2 10th May 2024 Download
What parents need to know about school avoidance 16th May 2024 Download
10 top tips for parents and educators encouraging open conversations at home 20th Mar 2024 Download
What parents need to know about pop ups 29th May 2024 Download
What parents need to know about Palworld 05th Jun 2024 Download
What parents need to know about promoting physical wellbeing 19th Jun 2024 Download
What parents need to know about gambling 26th Jun 2024 Download
What parents need to know about online trolling 04th Jul 2024 Download
What parents need to know about sharing intimate images 12th Jul 2024 Download
What parents need to know about worry and anxiety 18th Jul 2024 Download
Free speech vs hate speech 2 10th Jan 2024 Download
Instagram 29th Jun 2022 Download
Online Content 29th Jun 2022 Download
Remote Education 29th Jun 2022 Download
Snapchat 29th Jun 2022 Download
Supporting Mental Health 29th Jun 2022 Download
What parents need to know about TikTok 29th Jun 2022 Download
What parents and carers need to know about disney 07th Dec 2023 Download
12 top tips for children and young people to enjoy a tech free christmas 13th Dec 2023 Download
AsktheAwkward information booklet 29th Jun 2022 Download
Smartphone safety tips 17th Jan 2024 Download
What parents need to know about MyLOL 25th Jan 2024 Download
What parents need to know about persuasive design 06th Feb 2024 Download
What parents need to know about self regulation 22nd Feb 2024 Download
What parents need to know about experiencing bulling 28th Feb 2024 Download
What parents need to know about Tekken 07th Mar 2024 Download
What parents need to know about healthy sleeping habits 14th Mar 2024 Download