All of us — adults and children — are living in a wired world.
The choices we make online are as important as the choices we make in the real world. Use these helpful links to learn the consequences of sharing information online and how to stay safe.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| CEOP: Thinkuknow | Suggested sites and internet safety advice by age group |
| ChildLine: Staying safe online | ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. |
| Childnet International: Parents and Carers | Working to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. |
| Digital Trends: Android App Security Basics: Easy Ways To Keep Your Phone Safe | How to avoid inadvertently downloading malware, basic tips to keep your Android phone safe and secure. |
| Digizen Family Agreement | A common understanding of what is and what isn’t appropriate behaviour online. |
| Internet Watch Foundation | Report criminal online content securely and confidentially. |
| K9 Web Protection | Free, enterprise-class security software designed for home computers |
| Kent Safeguarding Children Board | Information and advice for professionals working with chidren in Kent. |
| Kids Privacy: Tips & Scripts for Parenting in the Digital World | Information and resources for parents on raising kids in a digital world. |
| KidSMART | SMART rules – (S)afe (M)eeting (A)ccepting (R)eliable (T)ell |
| Macworld: Set up a kid-friendly iPad | Before handing over your iPad to a kid, it’s best to do some parental preparation. |
| National Crime Agency - Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) | CEOP helps children stay safe online. Report inappropriate online behaviour. |
| NSPCC: Online porn | Advice on how to talk to your child about the risks of online porn and sexually explicit material. |
| PlayStation: Parental Controls | Restricting access to PlayStation and network features and PlayStation Store purchases. |
| Virtual Global Taskforce | An international partnership of law enforcement agencies, non-government organisations and industry to help protect children from online child abuse. |
| Xbox 360: Online safety and privacy settings | Change the online safety and privacy settings for any profile on the Xbox 360 console |
| Xbox One: Family SecurityONE security | Learn how to configure privacy and online safety settings for Xbox One. |