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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FIFA 21. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addiction, scams and in-game chat.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 Microsoft Teams. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hackers, viruses and cyberbullying.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

This free online safety guide focuses on screen addiction. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as possible damage to health and wellbeing, app addiction and a lack of sleep.

This week's online safety guide focuses on LIKEE, a popular video creation and editing app. The guide addresses a range of potential risks such as online grooming, cyberbullying and inappropriate content.

This free online safety guide focuses on YOLO. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as anonymity, cyberbullying and age verification.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' (COD). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as graphic violence, cyberbullying and overspending.

This free online safety guide focuses on Tumblr. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, oversharing and fake news.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Online Challenges. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mental wellbeing, physical harm and injury.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Apex Legends. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as communication with strangers, violence and overspending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Age ratings (BBFC & PEGI). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violence, sexual content and swearing.

A FREE staffroom poster that lists 7 simple strategies to help schools engage parents in online safety.

This week's free online safety focuses on Grand Theft Auto. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent content, profane language and playing with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Kik. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online grooming, sexting and fake profiles.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on LiveMe. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online grooming, cyberbullying and privacy & security.

This free online safety focuses on the App Store. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as inappropriate apps, overspending and fake reviews.

This free online safety guide focuses on live streaming. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online grooming, threats to privacy and security and damage to online reputation.