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Safety and settings
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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Staying safe on Minecraft
Tips for parents on helping your child make the most of Minecraft
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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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PEGI games ratings explained
PEGI unpicked: UK video games ratings explained in full
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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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Start talking PANTS!
The NSPCC explains how a simple conversation will help to keep your child safe from sexual abuse on and offline
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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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What you need to know about online grooming
Many parents worry that their child could be groomed online. Here’s what you need to know to help protect them
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Removing illegal online images: a parent’s guide to The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
How the Internet Watch Foundation is protecting children from online sexual abuse
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Child-friendly T&Cs: what parents should know
Child-friendly terms and conditions on social media; a parent’s guide
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What is the dark web? A parent’s guide
A parent’s guide to the dark web: why your child may be using it and what you need to know
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A fun tool to help your child solve online safety dilemmas
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command has created an interactive game that can help you start conversations with your child about making safer choices online.