18 Dec 2022
Spotify is a leading music streaming service – you’ve probably heard of it or are using it yourselves. Its very popular with pre-teens and teens so its a good idea to find out what parental controls you can set to limit explicit content. This article tells you more about Spotify and Spotify kids, and how […]
15 Nov 2022
There is a new app on the block which much like other anonymous apps can put children at risk of exploitation and bullying. This Internet Matters article tells you more about the app and how to keep children safe. What is the sendit app?
28 Oct 2022
TikTok has released Family Safety Mode which allows parents and carers to manage aspects of young people’s TikTok use. Parental controls include: Family Safety Mode – allows linking of your TikTok account to the young person’s so you can manage the following: Screen time management – setting daily time limit Restricted mode – which filters […]
27 Sep 2022
Internet Matters now have an Inclusive Digital Safety Hub. Children with SEND benefit more from their online spaces than those without SEND, but they are also more vulnerable to harms online. This hub has resources and advice for carers and professionals. Inclusive Digital Safety hub
22 Sep 2022
Internet Matters have a new Screen time advice hub – there lots of information and resources including age banded videos on tips for addressing screen time issues with young people: tips: 0-5s Screen time tips 5-7s Screen time tips 7-11s Screen time tips 11-14s Screen time tips 14+ Screen time tips Screen time advice hub
12 Sep 2022
Internet Matters have put together this article with a list of skills building apps which can help children and young people balance their screen time, where they can learn unique skills to foster lifelong learning beyond the classroom. Skill-building apps guide for kids
08 Sep 2022
Be Real came across our radar in May this year. It is becoming popular with pre-teens Internet Matters have written this article about the app and how to keep teens safe. What is the BeReal app? — What parents need to know
15 Jul 2022
To celebrate World Youth Skills Day InternetMatters have produced a guide on how to encourage children to learn different skills online. Definitely some great tips for the summer holidays. How to encourage children to learn different skills online
15 Jul 2022
Each pack contains simple 15-minute activities for children age 4-14+ Family activity sheet – viewing videos online This activity sheet focuses on watching videos online. With a choice of 3 conversation starters, 3 online safety actions and 2 fun family tasks, you can learn together about watching videos safely online. Family activity sheet – cyber […]