The A to Z of Online Safety

Decoding the latest tech for your kids

To help families get to grips with all things online safety, we are working with John Lewis & Partners to offer our bespoke range of advice to help children stay safe and thrive online.

A mother and young daughter look at a tablet on the floor on their stomachs together. The John Lewis and Partners and Internet Matters logos sit beneath.

The A to Z of Online Safety

Decoding the latest tech for your kids

A mother and young daughter look at a tablet on the floor on their stomachs together. The John Lewis and Partners and Internet Matters logos sit beneath.

To help families get to grips with all things online safety, we’ve partnered with John Lewis & Partners to offer our bespoke range of advice to help children stay safe and thrive online.

The essentials to support children’s online safety

Below, you’ll find resources and guides divided into two groups: 8-11s and 12-14s. These resources and guides cover some of the most common issues experienced within these age groups and provide parents and professionals with practical tips and insights to support tweens and teens as they navigate their online world.

For further resources, navigate above or follow suggestions signposted within each resource or guide.

Advice for 8-11s

Screen time guide

Image of girl holding a smartphone

Strike the right balance with age-specific guidance for your child’s device use.

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Gaming guide

Many 8-10-year-olds play video games, so stay on top of their safety with this practical guide.

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Online reputation guide

Help children create a positive digital footprint with this guide to building a positive online repuation.

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Advice for 12-14s

Screen time guide

Image of girl with a game controller in her hand

Get age-specific guidance to support teens as they learn to balance their device use and time spent online across platforms.

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Social media guide

Explore issues that might come up on social media to help young people understand steps to take to stay safe online.

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Online reputation guide

Help young people understand their online reputation and how to get support to build a positive one.

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