e-Safety

Use this as an opportunity to talk  to your child about their use of the internet.

With children and parents spending more time at home, now is a great time to continue to chat  with your child about how they are using online technology and what it means to them. Their use of apps and games may have changed since the outbreak, so now is a good time to check in!

Tell your children to report anything that worries them

It’s important that children and young people always know where to go if they come across something that worries them or makes them feel uncomfortable online. Remind them regularly that you’re there to help.

Use parental controls

During this time children might need to share your devices. Setting parental controls can be a quick and effective tool to help protect your children online, and should be installed on all devices that children use. To help ensure their safety while using online resources you can find lots of advice on how to set parental controls for YouTube, Google and Broadband suppliers on our e-safety Parents' page - Keeping Safe Online (link below).

Remember if something has happened online to your child that has made them feel unsafe, scared or worried, you can report directly to CEOP following the link below. If you are worried that a child is in immediate danger, please call 999  

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/