Help, advice and resources for 4–11 year olds
Our guidance for helping to keep young children happy and safe online
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Help, tips and advice on a range of online safety topics for 4-11 year olds
What makes a good online friend?
You can be a good friend online in the same way you would be a good friend offline
What should I do if an online friend wants to meet up?
Know how to respond if a friend you only know online wants to meet up or is pressuring you and making you uncomfortable
How much time should I spend online?
There are special signs that you might recognise, from your body and the world around you, when you’ve been online for too long
How old do I need to be to use social media?
Social media means apps and sites that are used mainly for talking with your friends or other people online
What do I need to know about sharing things online?
Whatever you’re choosing to share, and whoever you’re sharing it with, it’s important you do so safely and positively
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For 7-11 year olds
This age group may find the opportunity to spend lots of extra time online, and on their devices, hard to manage.