Online Safety
Online Safety
NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Online
We all have a part to play in keeping children safe online. Find out how with the NSPCC online safety guides.
It’s not always easy to know what’s safe online and what’s not. This link will give you advice which can help you to keep safe and to know what to do when things go wrong.
Find out more about keeping things fun, safe and respectful when you're online.
Check out the video clips here to impress your friends with your Internet safety knowledge. You can also enjoy many activities and games that will challenge what you know!
Resources, advice, and tools for children aged 4 to 11, focusing on how to stay safe and have fun while using the internet.
This website is provided by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. It offers a wealth of information and resources for both children and adults.
This website features a CEOP 'Report Abuse' button for those concerned about online abuse. You can use it to report any online actions that have caused you or someone you know to feel anxious or unsafe
Snapchat Guidance from the NSPCC
Snapchat is a popular messaging app that allows you to send images and videos to other users. These are known as ‘Snaps’. One of Snapchat’s unique selling points is that messages are normally only available for a short period of time and can only be viewed once. The platform is rated 13+ and should not be used by children younger than 13.
Instagram Guidance from the NSPCC
Instagram is rated 13+ and should not be used by children younger than 13. It is available to download for free on desktop and mobile. Instagram is predominately an image and video sharing app. Users can create a public or private profile where they choose to share their own content with their followers. Some children might create an account to just follow and interact with other people’s accounts, for example friends or celebrities.
TikTok - Is it safe for children?
TikTok is a video-sharing platform where you can watch and create videos, and livestream. The app has an age-rating of 13+. Users can browse different videos on TikTok via a personalised feed known as the ‘For You Page’. You can also search for content using topics or hashtags. The platform uses algorithms to show users different video content based on their interests and other videos they watch. This means that not everyone’s ‘For You Page’ is the same.
Sometimes platforms also test out different types of content with similar themes to see how we interact, so it knows what to show us in the future. TikTok can be a creative outlet for young people as it allows them to learn about video editing and discover new interests. However, it can be easy for children and young people to come across inappropriate content on the app.
