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This page of EdTech Insights has been put together as part of our topic around online safety for parents and children this summer. Below you will find links to recently blog posts and articles as well as an ever growing list of resources around everything online safety.
All information available within this page has been carefully selected by Jordan to ensure that it is as up to date and relevant as possible.
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Below are a list of useful guidance and support website provided by a range of companies and national agencies around Online Safety.
| Name | What It Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) | Practical tips on keeping children safe online, setting parental controls, and dealing with online grooming or abuse. | **https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/** |
| Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) | A police-run service where parents and children can report concerns about grooming or inappropriate online behavior. | https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ |
| Childnet International | Guides for parents on apps, social media, and gaming platforms, plus resources for family conversations about online safety. | https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/ |
| Internet Matters (UK) | Age-specific advice, parental control guides, and resources for managing screen time and online risks. | https://www.internetmatters.org |
| UK Safer Internet Centre | Tips, advice, and guides for parents and teachers on keeping children safe online, plus reporting tools for harmful content. | https://saferinternet.org.uk |
| Parent Zone | Expert advice on digital parenting, screen time, and the latest apps and trends kids use. | https://parentzone.org.uk |
| Thinkuknow | Education programme from CEOP with practical advice for parents on online risks, including video guides. | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ |
| Ofcom Online Safety Hub | Information about UK online safety regulations and tips for families on staying safe on digital platforms. | https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety |
Below are a list of useful guidance and resource pages on how to stay safe on todays wide range of social media platforms.
Below are a list of blog posts and articles by Jordan Smithson and his professional learning network from across the education and security sector.
Latest posts will appear at the top