12 Dec 2024
Technology can be a great and exciting gift for children and young people at Christmas. Games consoles, tablets and mobile phones are often at the top of a child’s letter to Santa. We want to make sure that you have had enough conversations before these gifts arrive under the tree on Christmas Day. Top tips […]
27 Jul 2023
National Online Safety has created a great flyer with their 10 top tips on how you can help children and young people stay safe online this summer. Engage with their activities Foster critical thinking Be a digital role model Emphasise the safe environment Find a balance Stay aware Take (parental) control Teach basic security Keep […]
03 May 2023
Internet Matters have collated a range of apps to support children’s wellbeing including apps about: general wellbeing (including apps for kids with SEND) emotions managing anxiety physical wellbeing help with sleep counselling and therapy whole-family wellbeing Wellbeing apps guide for kids
03 Apr 2023
Ineqe Safeguarding Group have shared 5 apps which will help to get children off their screens and outdoors this Easter including: Geocaching Stargazing Nature identification apps Activity tracker National Trust activities.
31 Mar 2023
In their Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World Index Report, Internet Matters found that girls aged 9-10 experience more negative impacts on their social and physical wellbeing from being online compared to other groups and the previous year. They have created guidance on how we can support girls’ wellbeing online including tips on screen time, […]
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 […]
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