Stories are a feature within many apps including Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. This is where users can capture and post images and video content in a slideshow format.

In depth information and key advice on social media

Sharing the things we see online and offline on social media and games can be a really enjoyable part of being online.

Sharing naked or nearly naked images of yourself or others online is called sexting.

Social media provides opportunities for children and young people to communicate with people outside of their offline friendship circle.

Ensure that your child's social media accounts are protected with the available privacy settings.

Live video chat and streaming allows people to communicate with others online and is a popular and easy means of online communication between young people.

It is important to talk about the difference between online and offline friendships and what these really mean.

Young people with SEND might be more trusting and believe the things someone tells or asks them to do online, especially if they have become close to their online friend.

Personal information includes any identifying detail about someone, such as: Full name, home address, school name and location, phone number, passwords, age/DOB, location of somewhere where they like to visit.