Guidance

Child Safety Online: A practical guide for parents and carers

Help your children to understand what the risks associated with using social media are.

• From: UK Council for Internet Safety
• Published: 29 February 2016

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Documents

Child Safety Online: A practical guide for parents and carers whose children are using social media

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Child Safety Online A Practical Guide for Providers of Social Media and Interactive Services

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Details

The guide includes practical tips about the use of safety and privacy features on apps and platforms, as well as conversation prompts to help families begin talking about online safety. It also contains pointers to further advice and support.

Published 29 February 2016