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Grooming: how do abusers do what they do?
Grooming: The Lucy Faithfull Foundation offers advice to parents on how to spot the signs
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Protecting your child from online grooming: a parent’s guide
Essential tips for parents if you're concerned your child may have been groomed online by a paedophile
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Video chatting: a guide for parents and carers of primary school-age children
Younger children might not previously have had much experience with video-chatting apps, but during lockdown they may be using them for education or to speak to friends. Here’s our guide to making sure they have a safe and fun experience with them
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Setting filters on Google
Google is often the first port of call for homework and curiosity of all kinds. Here's how to guard against adult content appearing in your children's Google searches.
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Staying safe on Minecraft
Tips for parents on helping your child make the most of Minecraft
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Understanding PEGI ratings
PEGI unpicked: UK video games ratings explained in full
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Setting filters on YouTube
YouTube's SafetyMode allows parents to restrict the content their children see. Here's our quick guide to setting it up
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Safety and settings
What parents need to know about 'sextortion’
Here NCA-CEOP explains how some offenders may demand money using indecent images as online blackmail, how you can talk to your child about the risks, and where to go for further information and support.
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Safety and settings
What are parental controls and how can they help children stay safe online?
Filters and parental controls won't keep your children safe online, but they are a useful first line of defence. Here's what parents need to know
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9 ways the internet can be good for your children
We hear a lot about the negative effects on children of using the internet but it can also be a positive thing. Here’s our guide for parents.
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Safety and settings
Preventing far-right extremism: a guide for parents
Far-right extremism: how to spot the signs your child could be vulnerable + what to do to protect them
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Six fun online activities to boost your child’s digital resilience
While it's true that things can go wrong online, most children only have positive experiences. Here are some fun online activities your child can enjoy during lockdown which will also help boost their digital resilience