You may have worries about your child being online. While it is true that children and young people can be at risk of cyber bullying, grooming and exploitation online, there are things you can do to help them stay safe online.
Support with Online Safety
The links to websites below provide further advice and tips for children and their families on how to keep safe when online.
Online safety – a guide for parents and carers
The RSCP Online Safety Guide helps parents and carers keep children safe online. It explains online risks, gives practical safety tips, shows warning signs to look out for, and provides contacts for more help if needed.
View the RSCP Online Safety Guide
Internet Matters
Internet Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that helps parents, carers, and professionals keep children safe online. They offer practical advice, guides, and tools on topics like online risks, privacy, parental controls, and digital wellbeing, so families can enjoy the internet safely and confidently.
Visit the Internet Matters website
Safer Internet
Safer Internet UK helps children, young people, parents, and professionals stay safe online. They offer advice, resources, and support on online risks, run Safer Internet Day, and provide helplines for reporting harmful content or getting expert help with online safety issues
Visit the Safer Internet website
NSPCC
NSPCC gives parents and carers advice and tools to help keep children safe online, covering topics like social media, gaming, cyberbullying, and privacy.
Childrens Society
The Children’s Society helps protect children from online risks like grooming, bullying, and exploitation. They raise awareness, teach children and parents how to spot warning signs, and offer support for those affected by online abuse. Their team also trains professionals and families to keep children safe online.
