Many digital devices, services and content providers offer a range of parental controls. You can choose the type of content and options that are suitable for your child.

Both adults and children enjoy sharing moments with family and friends through online images and videos. Starting conversations and good habits early on is a great way to support children in staying safe online.

Apps are small, specialised software programmes which can be downloaded to a mobile device to carry out a particular function

In depth information and key advice on downloading for parents and carers.

Encourage your child to ‘think before they click’. Do they know exactly what they are clicking on? Do they know what the terms and conditions say and what this means in practice? Talk with your children about what in-app purchases are and that buying virtual items or currency can actually cost real money. Make sure […]

Encourage your child to ‘think before they click’. Do they know exactly what they are clicking on? Do they know what the terms and conditions say and what that means in practice? Talk with your children about what a premium rate service is, and how it could affect them. Make sure your child knows to […]

Apps can be downloaded in an app store either on the smartphone device or online.

While many apps are free, sometimes you may also decide to pay for apps, which commonly cost around 99p to £2.99, (though some can cost more).

If you need to report an inappropriate app (it may be a scam app, or contain illegal or inappropriate content), please use the following links: