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Set boundaries around device use

Get the whole family involved in creating device-use boundaries at home, including where and when devices can be used.

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Stay on top of apps and platforms

Learn about the apps your child uses or find news ones to support skill-building, wellbeing and getting active.

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How we support children’s online safety

Find information and safety settings for your child’s devices and apps, along with guidance to tackle online issues they may face.

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Set up device safety settings
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Tackle online issues
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Choose age appropriate apps
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Get tips to talk about online safety

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Talk about artificial intelligence

AI is all around children, so sharing your concerns, setting boundaries and talking about safety is vital to helping them navigate this and other new technologies.

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Use new tools together

If your child is curious about new tech like AI, use it together. Understand it together and show them how to use it appropriately and safely.

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Build your child's skills for the future

As children grow up in an increasingly tech-led world, it’s important to give them the skills to safely engage with it for their future careers and life goals.

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A boy sits under a blanket on his stomach, looking concerned at a laptop. Expert opinion
Long read 27th February 2026

What is the 764 network? How to protect your child

764 is an international network of groups working to groom and coerce children. Learn what you can do to protect your child.
enny is married and lives in Essex, where she works as a social worker. Parent stories
Medium read 23rd February 2026

How I use app parental controls to support my children on social media

Learn why regularly reviewing social media apps, settings and permissions can help spot risks early and support safer online habits for children.
Laura is a single mum to two boys, aged 10 and 15, and lives and works in South Wales. Parent stories
Medium read 20th February 2026

Why open conversations matter alongside device-level parental controls

Get advice and guidance on using device controls to help teens and tweens manage what they see online.
Image of Barney, a dad. Parent stories
Medium read 16th February 2026

How broadband parental controls helped one dad support his 7-year-old’s homework safely

A parent shares how broadband parental controls helped his 7-year-old research homework safely while building independence online.
Parents with a young child talking about something on the tablet in front of them. Expert opinion
Medium read 13th February 2026

How to talk about online safety with your child

Cyber Ved co-founder and co-author, Neha Agarwal, shares her tips for having effective conversations about online safety early.

Learn about online safety

Children’s experiences online are unique and constantly changing. So, it can be hard to keep up. Here’s how we can help.

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