Guides

This free online safety guide delves into the cultural phenomenon of anime, detailing some of the inherent risks associated with this art form – such as extreme violence, sexual content, and predatory business practices. It will also talk about what you can do to address these issues.

This free online safety guide looks at influencers and the ways that some of their content can affect young people’s self-esteem, attitudes towards material wealth and general view of the world.

This free online safety guide has tips for looking after children’s wellbeing when they’re online – including going tech free before bed, avoiding comparisons with others and pausing before they post.

This free online safety guide profiles Telegram, an instant message app which is enjoying something of a renaissance. It highlights potential risks including a lack of age verification, inappropriate content and cyber-bullying.

This free online safety guide celebrates the coronation of King Charles III by looking back on the new monarch’s life and achievements so far.

This free online safety guide profiles smartwatches: an increasingly popular device among young people. It examines potential risks such as location tracking, causing distractions at school and the danger of theft.

This free online safety guide profiles the networking app, Wizz. It highlights potential risks such as catfishing, explicit content and “sextortion”, and examines how trusted adults can take young people to avoid these possible threats.

This free online safety guide highlights some of the key points from Ofcom’s 2023 Media Use and Attitudes report. It outlines statistics and trends such as the current most popular platforms for young people and the proportion of children in each age group who play online games.

This free online safety guide profiles the latest version of smash-hit battle royale game Fortnite. It highlights possible risks to young players including compulsive playing, audio chat with other gamers and in-game spending.

This free online safety guide examine echo chambers – how they work; why they’re potentially harmful to impressionable young internet users; and what trusted adults need to know.

This free online safety guide looks at managing the stress and anxiety that our increasing device use can cause. There are tips on reducing push notifications from apps, avoiding social media arguments and spotting when a child’s been upset by something online.

This free online safety guide has some useful tips on setting stronger passwords, including how to get creative, what to avoid, and the value of multi-factor authentication.

This free online safety guide looks at cultivating safe and healthy habits in our online lives. We’ve compiled a list of useful suggestions which could help you and your family strike the right balance and build digital resilience.

This free online safety guide looks at iPads, the world’s most popular tablet computers. It highlights possible hazards including the risk of age-inappropriate content, physical damage to the device and potential screen addiction.

This free online safety guide looks at NGL – an anonymous messaging app. It highlights potential risks including oversharing, cyber-bullying and potentially costly subscription fees.

This free online safety guide looks at Spotify – the world’s favourite music streaming platform. It highlights potential risks including age-inappropriate lyrics, an audio chat function and recent reports of predatory activity.

This free online safety guide looks at the rise of artificial intelligence solutions. It highlights potential risks such as inaccurate information, reinforcing stereotypes and what impact the technology might have on children’s creativity and problem-solving skills.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 ways gaming can support positive outcomes. It highlights a number of potential benefits including a sense of achievement, learning about teamwork and encouraging creativity.

This free online safety guide looks at ways that trusted adults can encourage open conversations with children and young people about their digital lives. It outlines useful tips such as being as honest as possible, discussing how misleading the online world can be and creating a ‘family agreement’.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cyber Resilience. It highlights a number of risks such as how to use a password manager, how to back up your data and how to check for breaches.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Twitter. It highlights a number of risks such as trolls and bullying, fixation on view count and interaction with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on World of Warcraft. It highlights a number of risks such as the potential for online addiction, in-game purchases and simulated violence.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on staying safe on new devices. It highlights a number of tips such as double-checking your news sources, taking breaks from being online and not sharing personal information.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on going tech-free at Christmas. It highlights a number of tips such as making your own Christmas decorations, baking festive treats and going for a winter walk.

This free online safety guide focuses on setting up apps, games and software. It highlights a number of tips such as disabling in-app purchasing, taking note of age ratings and watching out for imitators.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on HiPal. It highlights a number of risks such as contact with strangers, dangerous challenges and intrusive features.

This free online safety guide focuses on social media and mental health. It highlights a number of tips such as how to hide content, setting daily limits and discussing what children have seen online.

This free online safety guide focuses on TikTok. It highlights a number of risks such as age-inappropriate content, dangerous challenges and contact with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It highlights a number of risks such as offensive chat/messaging, in-game purchases and addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on combatting online bullying. It highlights a number of tips such as playing online games with your child, talking about your child’s online life and being prepared to listen without showing any judgement or criticism.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Amigo. It highlights a number of risks such as inappropriate contact, strangers and membership costs.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Overwatch. It highlights a number of risks such as violent gameplay, in-game purchases and voice chat.

This free online safety guide focuses on Sendit. It highlights a number of risks such as bullying, harassment and grooming.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 23. It highlights a number of risks such as age-inappropriate chat, scammers and addiction.

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.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to be green with your tech. It highlights a number of tips such as donating your old devices to charity, reusing your smart phones and recycling the batteries.

This free online safety guide focuses on Reddit. It highlights a number of risks such as harassment, trolling and fake news.

This free guide focuses on supporting children in dealing with grief. It highlights how we can help children in processing grief healthily at this potentially upsetting time.

Take an appreciative look back over the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with our timeline poster.

This free online safety guide focuses on Roblox. It highlights a number of risks such as online daters, in-app purchases and contact with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on going back to school. It highlights a number of tips such as thinking before posting, reporting upsetting content and avoiding screens late at night.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Google Chromebook. It highlights a number of risks such as addiction, malware and your child having access to the internet at all times.

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.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Amazon Fire Tablets. It highlights a number of risks such as potential addiction, getting locked out of your device and faulty older models.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on loot boxes. It highlights a number of risks such as addiction, scams and mounting costs.

This free online safety guide focuses on keeping children safe online over summer. It highlights a number of tips such as setting a screen time limit, setting a good example and limiting social audiences.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on staying safe online this summer. It highlights a number of tips such as reporting bad behaviour online, making time for other hobbies and not giving out personal information.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 ways to champion equality online. It highlights a number of issues such as ‘pack mentality’, haters and discrimination.

This free online safety guide focuses on Steam. It highlights a number of risks such as potential scams, contact with strangers and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Minecraft. It highlights a number of risks such as in-game purchases, addiction and chatting with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on esports. It highlights a number of risks such as in-game purchases, inappropriate content and possible exploitation.

This free online safety guide focuses on Twitch. It highlights a number of risks such as inappropriate content, private chat rooms and contact from strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on virtual reality. It highlights a number of risks such as physical accidents, premature exposure and eye strain.

This free online safety guide focuses on the metaverse. It highlights a number of risks such as anonymity, psychological impact and unsafe areas.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on cross-platform sharing of inappropriate content. It highlights a number of risks such as accidental exposure, inappropriate language and unsuitable videos.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Discord. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, predators and inappropriate content.

This free online safety guide focuses on YouTube Kids. It highlights a number of tips such as disabling the search option, restricting viewing time and monitor the watch history.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online safety for under 5s. It highlights a number of tips such as managing screen time, block in-app purchases and using devices together.

This free online safety guide focuses on toddlers and screen time. It highlights a number of tips such as setting parental controls, removing devices at certain times and using screen time as a reward.

This free online safety guide focuses on YouTube Kids. It highlights a number of tips such as disabling the search option, restricting viewing time and monitoring the watch history.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online safety for under 5s. It highlights a number of tips such as managing screen time, block in-app purchases and using devices together.

This free online safety guide focuses on toddlers and screen time. It highlights a number of tips such as setting parental controls, removing devices at certain times and using screen time as a reward.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on loneliness online. It highlights a number of tips such as taking breaks, play single player games and listening to your favourite audiobooks.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on group chats. It highlights a number of risks such as bullying, inappropriate content and unknown members.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on group chats. It highlights a number of risks such as bullying, inappropriate content and unknown members.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on spotting ads on social media. It highlights a number of tips such as paying attention to the account name, studying the hashtags for clues and being savvy with high numbers of likes and shares.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Facebook Messenger. It highlights a number of risks such as addiction, strangers and secret conversations.

This free online safety guide focuses on the Ofcom 'Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes' Report 2022. In the guide, you'll find stats including the percentage of young people who own a mobile phone (and at which ages), the most-used platforms by children in 2021, and the main online safety concerns of parents and carers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Facebook. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, strangers and the addictive nature of Facebook.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Facebook. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, strangers and the addictive nature of Facebook.

This free online safety guide focuses on phone scams. It highlights a number of risks such as sim hacking, smishing and impersonation.

This week’s free online safety guide celebrates Red Nose Day 2022. It suggests simple ways to brighten someone’s day online – including video calling, posting a kind comment or sharing a feelgood playlist.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on supporting children to deal with upsetting content. It highlights a number of tips such as encouraging your child to ask questions, setting limits and to emphasis hope.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on supporting children to deal with upsetting content. It highlights a number of tips such as encouraging your child to ask questions, setting limits and to emphasis hope.

This free online safety guide focuses on Yubo. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content and flimsy age gates.

This free online safety guide focuses on WhatsApp. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, strangers and location sharing.

This free online safety guide focuses on WhatsApp. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, strangers and location sharing.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on NFTs. It highlights a number of risks such as IP theft, scams and financial loss.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on NFTs. It highlights a number of risks such as IP theft, scams and financial loss.

This free online safety guide focuses on Wink. It highlights a number of risks such as grooming, cyberbullying and inappropriate content.

This free online safety guide focuses on Wink. It highlights a number of risks such as grooming, cyberbullying and inappropriate content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on checking in with your friends, it takes a look at a number of tips such as sending nice messages, asking how you can help someone and being a good listener.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on tips highlighting ways that adults can support young people’s positive online behaviours and show them how to avoid getting into difficulty as they learn to negotiate the continually evolving digital landscape.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for respect online: inspiring childing to build a better digital world, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to prevent internet addiction, being aware of the dark side, and pressing ‘pause’.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for respect online: inspiring childing to build a better digital world, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to prevent internet addiction, being aware of the dark side, and pressing ‘pause’.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for respect online: a digital world for everyone, it takes a look at a number of tips such as protecting yourself, replying wisely and being forgiving.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on YouTube. It highlights a number of risks such as connecting with strangers, inappropriate content and high visibility.

This free online safety guide focuses on YouTube. It highlights a number of risks such as connecting with strangers, inappropriate content and high visibility.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on horror games. It highlights a number of risks such as adult themes, psychological horror and violent content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on horror games. It highlights a number of risks such as adult themes, psychological horror and violent content.

This free online safety guide focuses on the AI chatbot companion Replika. It highlights a number of risks such as possible addiction, inappropriate content and in-app purchases.

This free online safety guide focuses on the AI chatbot companion Replika. It highlights a number of risks such as possible addiction, inappropriate content and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 3. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, in-app purchases and user-controlled content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 3. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, in-app purchases and user-controlled content.

This free online safety guide focuses on setting up new devices for children. It highlights a number of tips such as adjusting the screen time settings, setting Windows limits and installing Xbox family settings.

This free online safety guide focuses on setting up new devices for children. It highlights a number of tips such as adjusting the screen time settings, setting Windows limits and installing Xbox family settings.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on making the most of the online world this Christmas, it takes a look at a number of tips such as video calling family members, playing video games as a family and listening to your favourite seasonal songs online.

By now you’ll have seen our collaboration with Musicalternative for this year’s National Online Safety Christmas song. If you feel like joining in – perhaps with your family or with your class – we’ve reproduced the lyrics here for you!

This week's free online safety guide focuses on age-inappropriate content. It highlights a number of risks such as social media, gaming and adverts.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on age-inappropriate content. It highlights a number of risks such as social media, gaming and adverts.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cyber Monday, it takes a look at a number of tips such as making sure the site is secure, how to spot phishing attacks and checking the small print.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Black Friday, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to check the sites secure, how to identify a phishing attack and how to check if you’re really getting a ‘deal’.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on cryptocurrency. It highlights a number of risks such as complex technology, scams and risky investments.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on cryptocurrency. It highlights a number of risks such as complex technology, scams and risky investments.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on sharing kindness online, it takes a look at a number of tips such as reaching out, thinking before commenting and recommending fun things.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on sharing kindness online, it takes a look at a number of tips such as reaching out, thinking before commenting and recommending fun things.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Netflix. It highlights a number of risks such as screen addiction, inappropriate content and hacking attempts.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Netflix. It highlights a number of risks such as screen addiction, inappropriate content and hacking attempts.

This free online safety guide focuses on Snapchat. It highlights a number of risks such as sexting, visible location and contact from strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on Snapchat. It highlights a number of risks such as sexting, visible location and contact from strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on Squid Game. It highlights a number of risks such as inappropriate content, viral spin-offs and scene re-enactments.

This free online safety guide focuses on TikTok. It highlights a number of risks such as age-inappropriate content, addiction and in-app spending.

This free online safety guide focuses on social bots. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, extortion and astroturfing.

This free online safety guide focuses on social bots. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, extortion and astroturfing.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Apple Guided Access, detailing step-by-step instructions for parents on how to set it up and how to switch it on.

This free online safety guide focuses on Tinder. It highlights a number of risks such as privacy concerns, emotional harm and potential pressure to meet strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Tinder. It highlights a number of risks such as privacy concerns, emotional harm and pressure to meet strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on Pokémon GO. It highlights a number of risks such as environmental hazards, strangers and data collection.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to set up parental controls for Android apps. It highlights a number of tips such as how to block app downloads, how to stop auto-updates and how to restrict apps.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to restrict built in apps, the game centre and app store purchases.

This free online safety guide focuses on social media scams. It highlights a number of risks such as phishing scams, untrustworthy URLs and 'payment first' scams.

This free online safety guide focuses on the game Rocket League. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, inappropriate online interactions and increased screen time.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on going back to school. It highlights a number of tips such as how to spot fake news, reporting something offensive online and how to deal with bullies.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on going back to school. It highlights a number of tips such as how to spot fake news, reporting something offensive online and how to deal with bullies.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Hoop. It highlights a number of risks such as grooming, visible location and no age verification system.

This week's free online safety guide focuses EdTech Summer Holiday Guide. It highlights a number of ideas for the sports fan, the avid reader and much more!

This week's free online safety guide focuses Deepfakes. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as fake news, pornography and fraudulent use.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Free Speech vs Hate Speech. It highlights a number of tips that explain the difference between free speech and hate speech.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on OnlyFans. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as explicit content, online grooming and potential financial costs.

This free online safety guide focuses on Valorant. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addiction, violence and in-game purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online fair play. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online strangers, hurtful messages and an overspending of time online.

This free online safety guide focuses on sports betting. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as underage gambling, addiction and a negative impact on mental health.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to tackle hate online. It highlights a range of tips such as talking to trusted adults about upsetting things, setting a positive example online and remembering that you have the power to shape your online world.

Young football fans can follow all the action in the European Football Championships with our handy wallchart. Plot exactly who’s playing who, and when!

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 21. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addiction, scams and in-game chat.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls to protect privacy. The privacy settings on your child’s smartphone give you control over how the information stored on it can be used. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as managing app permissions, managing location settings and controlling access for third-party apps and sites.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls to protect privacy. It highlights a range of tips such as how to make changes to the privacy settings and how to prevent changes to other settings and features.

This free online safety guide focuses on TextMe, a free messaging and calling service. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as predators, visible location and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on email scams. Email scams are when you receive an email from someone purporting to be a genuine person or company, but is actually an online fraudster trying to trick you into disclosing personal information. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as viruses, financial damage and personal safety.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 Top Tips to Supporting Mental Wellbeing Through Nature. ‘Nature’ is a superb choice as the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, as there’s clear evidence that getting access to nature is excellent for our mental health. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as giving Geocaching a go, ditching your phone and playing sports

What impact have lockdowns, remote learning and increased screen time had on children’s digital habits? Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the details.

This free online safety guide focuses on Roblox. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as in-app purchases, would-be online daters and chat functionality.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls. The parental controls on smartphones allow you to block or restrict certain apps, features, content, downloads or purchases that might not be suitable for young people. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age-restricted content, explicit websites and inappropriate search results.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls. The parental controls on smartphones allow you to block or restrict certain apps, features, content, downloads or purchases that might not be suitable for young people. The guide takes a look at tips such as sexting, strangers and excessive use.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter game developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent content, pornographic images and addiction.

To mark the start of Stress Awareness Month, we’re joining in with the Stress Management Society’s 30-day challenge. Below, we’ve given you 30 tips to get you started.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Chatroulette. In the words of its creator, Chatroulette “pairs random users for webcam-based conversations”. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, hacking and blackmailing scams.

This free online safety guide focuses on Rec Room: a social hangout game, where users meet up with friends to explore and create rooms, each containing a different experience. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online bullying, questionable connections and sexual content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Comic Relief 2021: Share a Smile Online. It’s Red Nose Day! The theme of this year’s charity fundraiser is ‘Share a Smile’, so we’ve produced a special edition of our regular guides to help you do precisely that. The guide takes a look at tips such as making a playlist for someone you love, sharing a funny video with someone you know will love it and posting about something that makes you happy.

This free online safety guide focuses on making an emergency SOS call on an iPhone. It’s important that you – and your children – learn how to operate your (or their own) phone’s emergency functions.

This free online safety guide focuses on making an emergency SOS call on a Samsung. Hopefully, neither you nor your children will ever have the need to use a phone’s SOS features. But it’s not something that ought to be left to chance.

This free online safety guide focuses on using the emergency SOS functions on a Google phone. Just a few taps of the screen can alert emergency services to your location in a matter of seconds.

This free online safety guide focuses on Signal, a multimedia messaging service (previously known as TextSecure) that provides secure chats between users. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as a false sense of security, vulnerability to hackers and disappearing messages.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is an audio-only social media networking app that is currently available only to Apple users. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, no age verification and insufficient safety protocols.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Avakin Life. Described as a place where teens and adults can make new friends, Avakin Life is a mobile game that has more than 1.4 million daily users. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as in-game chat, adult themes and in-game spending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for keeping children safe from cyber crime. We all want to continue being informed and inspired by the ever-expanding capabilities of the internet. The guide takes a look at a range of top tips such as backing up your data, how to spot phishing bait and how to recognise warning signs.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on supporting children to express themselves safely online. The past year has left many children feeling uncertain and worried. So this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week has adopted the theme of ‘express yourself’. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as celebrating their identity, supporting their interests and enabling emotional expression.

This free online safety guide focuses on WeChat, an all-in-one communications app for free text messaging, voice and video calls, photo sharing and games. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, strangers and alleged drug dealing.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on eBay. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as off-site communication, age-inappropriate and illegal items.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cunch-Line Chronicles. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addictive gameplay, in-app purchases and questionable themes.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on fake news. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as embarrassment, negative influences on people’s behaviour and negative emotions.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cyberpunk 2077. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as extreme violence, adult themes and online multiplayer.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for safer online shopping. Internet shopping has become part of our everyday lives. Last year, an estimated 1.92 billion people made a purchase online: around a quarter of the world’s population. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as phishing, unsecure sites and your data being sold.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on the 12 online safety tips of Christmas for children with new devices. Christmas is almost upon us once again, and soon some lucky children will be excitedly tearing the wrapping off a new mobile phone, tablet or games console. The guide takes a look at a number of tips such as how to turn location settings off, how to discourage device dependency and how to set up parental controls.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online safety tips for children with new devices. The current generation are the first children to group up in a world where digital devices are the norm. The guide takes a look at a number of tips such as how to turn location settings off, how to discourage device dependency and how to set up parental controls.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as graphic violence & language, in-game payments and strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 ways you can get the most out of our new app. Lockdown has sent children’s screen time soaring again. And making sure that young people stay safe online can be tough when there are new apps, games and sites every day. The shows you the most beneficial features of our new app such as personalising your content, staying up to date and get online safety advice instantly.

This free online safety guide focuses on the PlayStation 5. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as spending money, age-inappropriate content and strangers online.

This free online safety guide focuses on Xbox Series X|S. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age-inappropriate games, online interactions and in-game spending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Remote Education for children. Remote education ensures continuous learning outside the classroom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential issues such as privacy, healthy screen time and making sure the appropriate systems and communication channels are in place so that children get the most out of their remote education experience.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Remote Education for educators. Remote education ensures continuous learning outside the classroom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential issues such as creating a safe learning environment, adhering to school policies and making sure the appropriate systems and communication channels are in place so that educators get the most out of their remote education experience.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on remote education for parents and carers. Remote education ensures continuous learning outside the classroom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential issues such as creating a safe learning environment, adhering to school policies and making sure the appropriate systems and communication channels are in place so that educators, parents and carers, and pupils get the most out of their remote education experience.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Among Us. Among Us is one of the most popular games of 2020. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hacking, mild violence and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Among Us. Among Us is one of the most popular games of 2020. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hacking, mild violence and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on League of Legends. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as how to monitor gameplay, how to disable in-game spending and how to spot the signs of gaming addiction.

This free online safety guide focuses on Tellonym. The guide includes useful advice such as how to help protect your child’s mental health, how to keep personal profiles private and the risks of online grooming.

This free online safety guide focuses on persuasive design. The guide takes a look at how to tackle potential risks such as online addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Amazon Alexa. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as privacy risks, age-inappropriate content and insecure devices.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Overwatch. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mature content, strangers and the addictive nature.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on fitness trackers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as unhealthy obsessions, unrealistic expectations and data leaks.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Location Tracking. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as non-consensual monitoring, frequently visited locations and stalking.

This free online safety guide focuses on remote access and remote data deletion. The guide outlines how to tackle a range of potential risks such as cyber-scams, hacking and privacy concerns.

This free online safety guide focuses on streaming. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of possible risks such as online scams, malware risks and the potentially addictive nature of streaming sites.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Gaming Streamers & Influencers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, online bullying and online purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on the Online Hoaxes. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as spreading disinformation, taking dangerous advice and teaches you how to encourage critical thinking.

This free online safety guide focuses on streaming video. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online scams, possible addiction and inappropriate content.

This free online safety guide focuses on the the deep web and the dark web. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online predators, unmonitored access and inappropriate content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online content: 10 tips to keep your children safe online. The internet has transformed the ability to access content. Many apps that children use are dependent on user-generated content which can encourage freedom of expression, imagination and creativity. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age inappropriate content, privacy issues and mental health.

This free online safety guide focuses on screengrabs. Phones, tablets, and computers all have a feature that allows you to instantly capture and save still images of the content that’s currently displayed on your screen. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as privacy breaches, fraud and reputational damage.

This free online safety guide focuses on peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing: the process of transferring digital content, such as electronic books, music, or video clips from one user's device to another. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as inappropriate content, illegal downloads and malware.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on voice gaming disorder. In 2018, the World Health Organisation included gaming disorder as part of its International Classification of Diseases. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mental health, gambling problems and stress.

This free online safety guide focuses on voice-activated searching. Also known as ‘voice search’ or ‘voice-enabled search’, this is a search tool which allows the user to use a voice command to search the internet, a website or an app. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, data misuse and online purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on lifestyle sites. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as body image issues, fake news and psychological tricks.

This free online safety guide focuses on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age-inappropriate content, malware infections and bypassing restrictions.

This free online safety guide focuses on catfishing. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online grooming, fraud and identity theft.

A free online safety guide on Music Streaming Apps & Sites. In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as explicit content, adult-themed podcasts and chatting to strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on torrent sites. These are sites on the internet where visitors can upload, share and download files. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as legal issues, hackers and malware.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on games consoles. Much like a television allows you to watch movies or a radio allows you to listen to music, a game console allows you to play video games. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as the addictive nature of games consoles, inappropriate online content and online chat.

This free online safety guide focuses on online avatars: digital characters that look like their user. They are a form of self-representation without using an actual picture. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as grooming, catfishing and trolling.

This free online safety guide focuses on search engine - that, the type of software which helps you find what you’re looking for on the internet. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as bypassing SafeSearch, inappropriate content and misleading information.

This free online safety guide focuses on hacking. Hacking is the unauthorised attempt to exploit a computer system or network. There are different types of hackers who are usually categorised by the term ‘hats’. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as theft of personal data, inappropriate content and breaking the law.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on ‘friends & followers’. What makes social media actually ‘social’ are the connections users make with other users on the platforms. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online bullying, catfishing and access to private information.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on age ratings. A game’s age rating can be used by adults to make an informed choice as to whether or not a game is suitable for their child. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as inappropriate content, peer pressure and online spending.

This free online safety guide focuses on tech-related communication. It takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as a false sense of security, hidden messages and impacts on your child’s mood.

This free online safety guide focuses on trolling and online abuse. Trolling is a form of cyberaggression. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as a poor mental wellbeing, damaged reputation and age-inappropriate language.

This free online safety guide focuses on Triller, a social media video-sharing app. Unlike TikTok and many other similar apps, Triller focuses more on creativing music videos. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mature content, cyberbullying and unauthorised sharing of your child’s video.

A free online safety guide on the Xbox One. The Xbox One is among the most popular video game consoles on the planet. In this guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content and screen addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Instagram. Instagram is a hugely popular social networking app with over 1 billion users worldwide. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as exposing your child’s location, in-app purchases and poor mental wellbeing.

This free online safety guide focuses on phishing - a form of cyber-attack where victims are targeted in the form of spoof emails, phone calls or texts. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as loss of personal data, hackers and targeted phishing.

This free online safety guide focuses on webcams. Most commonly found embedded in laptop screens and smartphones, webcams are tiny video/still cameras designed to let users participate in video calls on services such as Skype and Zoom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hackers, malware and visibility to strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on loot boxes & skin betting. Some video games offer “loot boxes”, similar to purchasing a pack of Panini football stickers, players don’t know what they will get in a loot box. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gambling, unregulated third-party communities and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Warzone. Call of Duty: Warzone is the latest and possibly biggest battle royale game on the market, following in the footsteps of titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends and PUBG. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, adult themes & violence and in-game purchases.

This free online safety guide focuses on sexting: the sending, receiving or forwarding explicit messages, images, or video of a sexual nature. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online blackmail, bullying and breaking the law.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Oculus Quest. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as seizures and motion sickness, physical injuries and overuse concerns.

This free online safety guide focuses on protecting personal data. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as sharing sensitive information, phishing attacks and social media visibility.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on conversation starters for parents and carers: online content. Trying to start a conversation about online safety with children can be a daunting task. The guide takes a look at a number of tips such as cultivating a blame free culture, asking them to be the teacher and ask about the risks.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how not to be a screen zombie. It’s not always easy to tell if you’ve been spending too much time on your device. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mental wellbeing, screen addiction and grooming.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Microsoft Teams. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hackers, viruses and cyberbullying.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 14 ways to be kind online. Showing kindness online can mean so much to someone else. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as offering to help others, share positive posts and thinking before you comment.

This free online safety guide focuses on the PlayStation 4. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as screen addiction, online bullying and adult content.

A free guide to help parents and carers protect their children from the increased risk of online grooming as children spend more time online, including identification and available support.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Disney+. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hackers, age-inappropriate content and outdated cultural depictions.

This free online safety guide focuses on Zoom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as ‘Zoom bombing’, phishing and privacy concerns.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on safer live lessons. An online lesson occurs when teachers use video conferencing software to ‘live stream’ lessons to their pupils. The guide takes a look at some things you should consider such as your child’s conduct, communication with your child and their school and the content of your child’s lesson.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Houseparty. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as strangers joining your child’s call, cyberbullying and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to maintain good mental wellbeing during isolation. Wellbeing is about being able to experience good health, happiness and high life satisfaction, including managing your stress. The guide takes a look at a few tips such as staying connected with loved ones, doing good things does you good and changing your mindset.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to clean devices. Our electronic devices can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. The guide takes a look at a few tips such as not rubbing too hard when cleaning, how often to clean your devices and to keep your hands and faces as clean as possible.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Omegle. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as pornographic content, cyberbullying and the chats being unmoderated.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on hidden photo apps. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as ‘sexting’, privacy risks and encouraging impulsive behaviour.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on little reminders of how to be kind online. Online abuse can have a severe impact on people’s lives and is often targeted at the most vulnerable. The guide takes a look at some tips such as understanding the impact of your actions, disassociating from pack mentality and developing self-empathy.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on ‘From Online Gaming to Online Gambling: Recognising the Signs’. The digital world that we live in can be a mine eld for families and parents/carers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as excessive use of devices, spending money online without permission and compulsive eating.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on supporting children’s mental health: 10 conversation starters for parents. Talking about mental health to children is sometimes hard. The guide takes a look at a number of tips such as talking about mental health naturally, being open and honest and asking twice.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Minecraft. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as the addictive nature of Minecraft, griefing and contact with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 smartphone online safety tips. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as screen time, password protection and privacy settings.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 social media online safety tips for children with new devices. With Christmas only a few weeks away, many of you will be using social media to share your excitement with friends and family. The guide takes a look at a number of tips on social media such as don’t accept friend requests from strangers, block online bullies and to never share your personal information with people you don’t know.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online safety tips for children. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as personal information, strangers and cyberbullying.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks in Call of Duty such as violent content, talking with strangers and addictive behaviour.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cyberbullying (bullying which takes place online). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mental wellbeing, mood changes and loneliness.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 20. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming disorder, overspending and scams.

This week's free online safety guides focus on three handy guides for parents and carers with suggested safer apps and games for children. The guides take a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age appropriate content and games, age ratings and more.

This free online safety guide focuses on sadfishing. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as oversharing, cyberbullying and online grooming.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 2. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, gaming with strangers and overspending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Video Games and whether they cause violent behaviour. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent and mature themes, screen time and mental wellbeing.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to appearance. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as filters, 'airbrushing' and damage to self-esteem.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to social media influencers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as body image, bad habits and unrealistic role models.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to 'friends' and 'followers.' The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as fake friends, friend envy and being followed by strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on social pressures linked to 'likes'. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as damage to self-esteem, addiction and competitiveness.

This week's free online safety focuses on Fortnite Battle Royale. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, gaming with strangers and overspending.

This free online safety guide focuses on the best ways to guide children towards good gaming health. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as screen time, on-screen violence and interaction with strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on the Nintendo Switch. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as indecent images, overspending and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FaceApp. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online crime, access and copycat apps.