General Information:
The following are links to websites that we think might be of interest to you:
Cbeebies - Information for grownups
Family Lives - Advice on all aspects of family life
Maths Masters - How to support your child's learning
The School Run - Useful information for primary school parents
Online Safety:
The following are useful sites for information about Online Safety, along with tips for encouraging safe Internet use at home:
Child Exploitation & Online Protection - Think U Know
Child Net - Parents & Carers
London Grid For Learning - Online Safety Resource Centre
NSPCC - Net Aware
Safer Internet Centre - How to set age-appropriate filters
Managing Technology Usage At Home:
The following resources should prove useful in helping you manage your children's home usage:
Cybersecurity: Vodafone Digital Parenting
Family Technology Agreement: The Smart Talk
Screentime: How to Restrict Things Your Kids Can Do Within Apps
Multiple Google Accounts: Share Chrome with others or add a profile
Common Sense Help:
If you're unsure about whether or not a website, app or game is suitable for your child, you can use the Common Sense Media review website. It allows you to search for games that are appropriate for a specific age group, and rates their quality and educational value.
Childnet's Top Tips for Parents:
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Set up a family email address
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Explore the privacy settings available
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Create a family agreement (see our 'Guidelines for home use' for templates)
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Bookmark favourite sites
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Consider parental controls and filtering
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Look for App and PEGI ratings
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Understand the tools provided by the service
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Know who to report to and how to make a report