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

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.

What my child might see or watch online

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.

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

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.

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

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

In depth information and key advice on social media

Once children are 13 or older, and are using social media independently, it is important that they state their correct age.