Resources & Support

Internet Matters:

• • • PDF Guides to set parental controls on devices and apps.

CEOP Education (Formerly thinkuknow):

• • • • Nude Selfies Four Part Animation
      • Play, Like, Share (8 – 10)
      • The Band Runner Game 
      • Know Your Friends with Josh and Sue
      • Jessie and Friends (4 – 7)

Childnet International:

• • • SEN S.T.A.R Resource
    • Be Safe and Smart Online – Leaflet for 4 – 11 year olds. 
    • Explore more resources on the Childnet International website.

UK Safer Internet Centre:

• • • Artificial Intelligence and Online Safety – Lesson Plans & Guidance
    • Internet Safety Films for 5 -7
    • Social Media Privacy Settings Guides
    • Swiggle: Search engine created for children.
    • Professionals Online Safety Helpline
    • Guidance on Impersonation Accounts, Reporting on Social Media and Sexting. 

Parental Control Software:

• Google Family Link
• Qustodio
• Setting parental controls on Apple.

Support & Advice About Games:

• PEGI (Pan European Game Information): European video game content rating system that provides age and content descriptors about the suitability of video games for the age of your child.
• Ask About Games: Access video guides on how keep children safe while playing online games.
• Common Sense Media: Nonprofit organization that provides unbiased information and ratings of movies and apps to help them make informed decisions about age-appropriate content for children.

Filtering and Monitoring for Schools:

• SWGFL – Filtering Test Tool
• SWGFL – Recorded Webinars
• National Cyber Security Centre – Practical resources to help schools improve cyber security.

Effective Internet Safety Education:

• Education for a Connected World – Learning outcomes to equip students for digital life. 
• Project Evolve – Free online safety education toolkit. 

Creating an Internet Safety Policy:

• 360 Degree Safe – Free online safety self-review tool for schools
• SWGFL – Online Safety Policy Templates
• Dfe – Keeping Children Safe in Education

Research and Publications:

• Nominet Annual Digital Youth Index: An annual benchmarking study carried out by Nominet of over 4000 8- to 25-year-olds in the UK
• Skins in the Game – RSPH (2020): Documents the rise in popularity of skin gambling and its effects on young people.
• Disrupted Childhood – 5Rights Foundation (2023): Explores the impact of addictive social media apps on the well-being of young people and provides advice for tech companies.
• The Anti-Bullying Alliance – Cyberbullying and students with SEND: Research on cyberbullying and its impact on students with SEND, along with potential solutions.
• Cerebra – Learning Disabilities, Autism and Internet Safety: A Parent’s Guide: Offers advice for parents of students with Autism on internet safety.
• Mencap – Learning Disabilities, Autism and Internet Safety – A Guide for Parents: Outlines suggestions for parents on keeping their young people safe online at home.
• NSPCC:  Advice and resources for keeping children safe online.
• Status of Mind: Royal Society for Public Health: A study exploring the impacts of social media on young people’s mental health.
• Ofcom: Children and parents: Media use and attitudes report 2023: The most recent Ofcom report on children and parents’ media use and attitudes, highlighting significant trends.
• CEOP – Child Exploitation Online Protection Command: Policy agency responsible for responding to online child exploitation.
• Internet Watch Foundation: The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a non-profit organization that works to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery and content online
• Department for Science, Innovation & Technology – Online Safety Act