Internet Safety

 

Online Safety 

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Safeguarding children and young people is one of the most important issues facing parents, carers and those responsible for educating and empowering children and young people. Please look at these guides with tips on how to keep young children and yourself safe on-line.

Always check app safety on www.net-aware.org.uk

 

How to Set Up Parental Controls for iPhone Apps

A free online safety guide from National Online Safety on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps.

Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones don’t – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that’s unsuitable for their age. Our #WakeUpWednesday guides to parental controls for managing apps on iPhones will help you to reduce the chance of your child using a game or app that might not be appropriate for their age.

In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as how to restrict built-in apps, the game centre and app store purchases.

 

How to Set Up Parental Controls for Android Apps

A free online safety guide on how to set up parental controls for Android apps.

Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones don’t – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that’s unsuitable for their age. Our #WakeUpWednesday guides to parental controls for managing apps on Androids will help you to reduce the chance of your child using a game or app that might not be appropriate for their age.

In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as how to block app downloads, how to stop auto-updates and how to restrict apps.