Better Internet for Kids

The article provides some advice to schools on how report child pornographi and an account of the role of law enforcement agencies in combatting child sexual abuse online.

Inappropriate content advice & support for childrena and young people

Tips and advice are aimed, in part, at parents and educators, seeking to prevent children under their care from experiencing or engaging in hate speech as well as dealing with it in healthy ways when they encounter it. But it’s not just for child caregivers. Hate speech can affect people of any age, including adults, which is why we’re also recommending this guide for affected adults, law enforcement, the medical/mental health community, clergy and anyone else dealing with the impact of hate speech.

The Internet is now considered one of the essentials for subsistence. So, all netizens, including teens, need to learn netiquette to make use of the Internet in an effective and safe way. Here are a few points to bear in mind to teach to teen the nuances of communicating with the online community.

The resource gives advice for parents and carers concerned about cyberbullying and practical tips for how they can support their child.

A list of resources aim to help parents, teachers, and school facilitate student learning and provide social care and interaction during periods of school closure.

Sharenting is the phenomenon where parents (over)share information, usually pictures of children, on the internet. Here some tips and advice for parents in order to minimise the potential dangers of posting pictures online.

TikTok is an app that gives users the opportunity to create and share short-form videos with friends, family, and the entire world. The app is especially popular with young people, who enjoy using its tools to combine video, music, and graphics into funny sketches and creative shorts. This resource explains the issues and gives young people a few tips to make sure they stay safe.

Help young people stay safe on Instagram – a popular online photo and video-sharing platform. You’ll get tips on how to utilise existing safety features to give young people a safer experience on the app.

As gaming addiction has officially been recognised by the World Health Organisation as a mental health condition, this resource provides guidance on what it is and what steps parents can take to protect children from developing the condition.