Online Safety

What parents should know about Streaming Media…

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Live Streaming Media is often referred to as an epidemic amongst young people today! The use of Streaming Media is spreading like wild fire, they all want to be the next YouTube star earning millions and having the addoration of millions too. So when they get a chance to broadcast to the world they generally […]

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Using parental controls

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Using Parental Controls

Parental controls are a great tool for helping to protect children but should not replace open and honest conversations with children about their life online. Share these tips on how to use parental controls effectively. Find out more by reading the full article on Think-U-Know

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Live streaming: responding to the risks

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Many children enjoy live streaming as it can be used to showcase talent, develop communication skills and create identity. This article from Think-U-Know helps parents to understand why children love it, what the risks can be, and how they can help their child stay safe if they are live streaming. Find out more by reading […]

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Keeping your under 5s safe online

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Keeping under 5s safe online

Whether it’s watching videos, playing games on their devices or talking to Alexa – today’s under 5s are spending more time online. This article looks at the benefits of children accessing the internet, and shares advice about how parents can make sure their child has a safe experience online. With over 50% of 3-4 year […]

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Sharing pictures of your child online

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This is number 2 in a series of articles from CEOP on the Think-U-Know website especially for Parents over the Summer Break.  This one is all about Sharing pictures of your child online… The article starts by asking you if you are a “Sharent”?  It then goes on to give information about sharing images online […]

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‘The New Normal: Parents, Teens, and Devices Around the World’ from Common Sense Media

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Common Sense media have a new post about ‘The New Normal: Parents, Teens, and Devices Around the World’ which brings together research from around the world about mobile device use, and its impact on family life.  What they are calling ‘The New Normal’ research series explores how smartphones and other mobile devices have changed families’ […]