I am keeping this page live as I know many schools have the page linked from their own website.
I have reduced the many links to a handful of main sources of information. However, as I will no longer be managing the page, it is possible the links listed below may stop working or the information is out of date.
Links to sites with useful information
Advice for Parents and Guardians
• Parent Zone Parent Guides to apps, games and social media sites
• National College #WakeUpWednesday
Excellent collection of guides for parents. Free to sign up.
(Click “Login” to create an account, not “Become a Member")
• Internetmatters.org help and guidance for parents
• NSPCC Keeping children safe online
www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
• UK Safer Internet Centre
www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
• Childnet
www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
• Get Safe Online
• CEOP Education resources for Parents (Was called Thinkuknow )
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/
For Young People:
Children can talk in confidence to ;
Childline on 0800 1111 - calls to this number are free and will not be listed on the telephone bill
or can click on this link www.childline.org.uk
For Adults:
Samaritans provide confidential emotional support for people, if you are worried, feel upset or confused and just want to talk. You can:
Visit their site www.samaritans.org
or
Phone on 116 123 (the number is free to call)