Talking regularly with your child is the greatest tool to help keep them safe online. Talking regularly and making it part of daily conversation, like you would about their day at school, will help your child feel relaxed. It also means when they do have any worries, they’re more likely to come and speak to you.

It can also be easy to become overwhelmed with the different technology, the language that children use, the huge number of games and apps which are available and the potential risks. See the links below to find out more about keeping your child safe online.

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Parentzone is a parenting organisation that adapts to the needs of all parents. Its mission is simple: to improve outcomes for children in an increasingly digital world.

The NSPCC lobbies the government on issues relating to child welfare, and creates campaigns for the general public, with the intention of raising awareness of child protection issues.

Childnet is a charity who empower children, young people, and those who support them in their online lives, and its mission is to work with others to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.