Help & advice for all teachers and professionals parents and carers 4–11 year olds 11–18 year olds

Whether your child is verbal or non-verbal, the moment your child expresses and interest in the internet, is the time to talk about, discuss or show ways in which they can stay safe online.

There are lots of social media sites available to young people aged 13 or over which are a great way to connect with friends and share content, such as videos and photos. If your child is already engaging with social media the chances are that their online circle of friends may be broader than their offline circle of friends.

Let your child know that they can always come to you if anyone upsets them online, and provide immediate reassurance that they have done the right thing by telling you.

Whilst social media provides a fantastic platform for entertainment, communication and learning, it is not possible to control what other people choose to share, and sometimes upsetting content (posts, comments, photos and videos etc.) may be seen.

Education is the best tool that a child can have.

If your child is engaging with social media, the reality is that their online circle of friends may be broader than their offline circle of friends, which can make it more difficult to monitor with whom, and how, they are communicating online. Being kind and respectful online is something everyone should try and do.

Young people are growing up in a world where technology has always been present for them, which can have a positive and negative impact on their lives

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