Online safety – Guidance for parents/carers

A guide to social media

In this video we explore we social media, the risks and what you can do as a parent of carer to help your child be safe.

Visit the following link Is your child ready for social media? for more information.

A guide to in-game chat

While playing games online is often great fun, it’s important you understand why your children will chat online, what risks there are and what measures you can take to protect them while they’re playing their favourite games.

Visit the following link In-game chat:what parents and carers need to know for more information.

A guide to live streaming

this video gives you a brief overview of live streaming and some practical tips for your child’s safe use.

Visit the following link A short guide to live streaming for more information.

Download  Quick guide to livestreaming.

A guide to sharing images

These videos explore why children and young people like to share images, the risks and what you can do as a parent of carer.

A guide to image sharing – secondary aged children

Visit the following link 7 questions parents ask about nude selfies for more information

Thinkuknow. An Introduction for Parents and Carers

In this presentation you are introduced to the ThinkuKnow education programme. The video highlights some of the resources available for you and your children and provides ideas on some of the things you can do to keep your child safe online.

You can turn the subtitles on in the video, or you can download the video transcript.

Click here to download the transcript.

The best way you can protect your child is to establish a positive relationship with them around their life online. Talk to them – not just once but have ongoing conversations as part of your family life.

A guide to cyber security

Visit the following link Cyber security: what parents and carers need to know for more information.