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Online Safety

Whilst the growth of the online world has provided a lot of benefits and opportunities for young people, it has poses risks. Supporting children and young people to be safe when they are accessing the internet is really important. However, the risks of the online world can evolve and change rapidly. Below are links to websites and resources that can help parents stay up to date with internet safety.

Further Information

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Safety Centre

CEOP helps keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. We help thousands of children and young people every year, as well as their parents and carers who have been in a similar situation to you. We are here to help and give you advice, and you can make a report directly to us if you are worried about online sexual abuse or something has happened to your child online which has made either you or your child feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone they know in real life, or someone they have only ever met online.

Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. The National Society for the Protection of Children have advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

The UK Safer Internet Centre: provides useful resources and information for children and young people.

The ICO’s “Switched on to privacy” campaign helps parents and carers support children to stay safe online by understanding how their personal information is used. It encourages families to talk about privacy regularly and build good habits over time.

  • Online privacy means having control over what personal information is shared and used online
  • Parents are encouraged to start simple conversations early and keep coming back to them
  • The campaign focuses on three key actions: talk about privacy, think before sharing, and check privacy settings
  • Practical tools such as videos, real-life examples and conversation prompts make it easier to explain to children
  • It recognises many parents are concerned but may not feel confident about where to start
  • Resources are also available to help schools and organisations share clear, consistent advice

Overall, the campaign helps families build confidence so children can make safer choices online.