In depth information and key advice on parental controls for parents and carers

A simple and effective way to support your child with sharing expiring content online is through discussion.

A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet, and to start discussions together around how to behave in a positive way when online, whether this is at home, at school or at a friend's.

Most of the popular social media apps among young people offer the feature of sending a photo, image or ‘snap’ to another person or group of people.

Most apps/platforms that offer the feature of expiring content have a minimum age restriction.

Not everyone online is who they say they are, and this can be a difficult concept for some children to understand

What my child might see or watch online

The internet is a great place to communicate with other people and some young people with SEND might find this form of communication easier or more preferable than in the offline world, as they can interact at their own pace without having to speak face to face.

Being kind and respectful online and behaving in an appropriate way towards others is something we should all be mindful of.

A  Family Agreement  is a great way of talking about online safety and how to use the internet in a positive way.