Online Safety Guidance

You will find below some useful resources to support you and your child with staying safe online. There are also some links to websites at the bottom of the page.

Online Safety - Support for Children

Childline

for free and confidential advice

UK Safer Internet Centre

to report and remove harmful online content

CEOP

for advice on making a report about online abuse

Online Safety - Parental Support

Childnet

offering a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, and to find out where to get more help and support

Commonsensemedia

providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents

Government Advice

about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying

Internet Matters

provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls, and practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world

How Can I Help My Child?

Marie Collins Foundation – Sexual Abuse Online

Let's Talk About It

provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation

London Grid for Learning

provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online

Stop It Now

resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation

can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online)

National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow

provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online

Parentzone

provides help for parents and carers on how to keep their children safe online

Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents

This is the Children’s Commissioner’s parental guide on talking to their children about online sexual harassment

# Ask The Awkward Question

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre guidance to parents to talk to their children about online relationships