Online Safety at Home

Please see below for resources to help Parents and Carers keep their children safe while using popular social media apps.

Snapchat - please click on the image for the full guide:

TikTok - please click on the image for the full guide:

WhatsApp Safety Guide

General Information from Kent Police and The Education People

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We have received an email from Virgin Media with information and resources to help keep your children safe online:

"The internet is a fabulous place for kids to learn and play, but it can feel daunting for parents too.

Our experts at Virgin Media have launched handy tools to help parents of web-ready kids stay ahead of the curve, including 'Switched on Families' and Internet Matters' ". Please click on the link below for further information.

Parental Control

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Please click on the link below for an article written for parents and carers regarding Online Blackmail that can affect young people.  There is advice on what you can do and how you can support your child if they are targeted.

Parent Article - Online Blackmail

Online Blackmail Article for children 14+

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Please visit the following page for advice and information regarding online safety:

www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre

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Please visit the Click CEOP Facebook page for further activities and information:

Click CEOP Facebook Page

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We have been sent a guide to internet safety for non-techy parents who are concerned about how to keep their kids safe when online.

You can read the guide here -

Keep Children Safe Online Guide

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Please see below for some "What Parents & Carers Need to Know about" guides published by National Online Safety, with advice on a number of apps popular with young people.