Certified Schools can access this resource by logging into the learning hub.
What Parents Need to Know about Wink
About The Guide
What Parents Need to Know about Wink
Published 15th February 2022
A free online safety guide on Wink.
Wink is a messaging app which allows children to connect and communicate with other users. In a similar style to Tinder, Wink uses the swipe method for browsing profiles and accepting or declining them. Once two users have accepted each other by swiping on each other’s profile, they can then communicate and play games online together. The fact that Wink allows children to share photos, personal information and their location with other users has caused significant concern.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as grooming, cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
This is part of our Social Media, Online Relationships and Online Bullying categories.
Latest Training
Other Similar Guides
What Parents Need to Know about BeReal
- Published 5th October 2022
This week's free online safety guide focuses on BeReal. It highlights a number of risks such as strangers, location sharing and visible personal data.
What Parents Need to Know about Reddit
- Published 21st September 2022
This week's free online safety guide focuses on Reddit. It highlights a number of risks such as harassment, trolling and fake news.
What Parents Need to Know about Instagram
- Published 17th August 2022
This week's free online safety guide focuses on Instagram. It highlights a number of risks such as addiction, unrealistic ideals and the influencer culture.
Certified School Programme
Our Whole School Community Approach to Online Safety Training
Our Certified School Programme is a complete solution for schools to implement an effective approach to online safety.
It has been designed by education professionals to meet the statutory online safety safeguarding duties outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2021 guidance.
Whole School Community Training
CPD accredited training for the whole school community, including, DSLs, teachers, school staff, parents and carers.
Monthly Online Safety Update Service
Supporting schools to stay on top of online safety related news, social media updates, gaming updates and evolving online issues.
Meet DfE Statutory Safeguarding Requirements
Designed by education professionals to meet the statutory online safety statutory duties outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2021.
NOS Certified School Accreditation
Accreditation for your school including a certified school plaque when you meet our approval criteria.
Dedicated Online Safety eLearning Hub
Implement training to all staff and parents with just one click and report on course access and completion.
Resources, Lesson Plans and Parent Guides
Access to our Resource Hub containing over 50 platform guides and lesson plans in online safety.
Still Have Questions?
Interested in becoming a member? Contact us today to find out more.
An Online Safety Advisor will be in touch within 24 hours