A useful guide for parents when considering your child's use of social media. 

https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/checklists/

Child exploitation and online protection information.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Child Sexual Exploitation information for parents.

http://www.knowaboutcse.co.uk/

http://www.knowaboutcse.co.uk/parents

http://www.knowaboutcse.co.uk/youngpeople

Is my child ready to be left home alone?

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/leaving-child-home-alone/

How to monitor your child’s internet use.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Cyberbullying (Newsround)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/26136189

Information for parents on keeping your child safe online.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Listing/?cat=199,200,201,202,203,205&ref=46998

Internet Watch Foundation - What you need to know

UK Safer Internet Centre

Age restrictions on social media platforms- information for parents.

See below

Online Safety checklist for parents.

See below

Parental information on North Staffordshire Carers.

https://www.carersfirst.com/copy-of-young-carers-

Playing Online Games

Follow our TEAM tips to help keep your child safe online when playing online games:

Talk to your child regularly about what they are doing online and how to stay safe. Let them know they can come to you or another trusted adult if they’re feeling worried or upset by anything they have seen. You can use our conversation starters to support you.

Explore your child’s online activities with your child. Understand why they like using them and make sure they know what they can do to keep themselves safe.

Agree your own rules as a family when using sites, apps and games. You can use our Family Agreement template to help you get started.

Manage your technology and use the settings available to keep your child safe.