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Online safety advice

As children between the ages of 11 and 13 make the transition to a more independent stage with the move to secondary school, they become more confident internet users with more varied habits. Internet use can be hugely positive for children, but it’s vital to continue discussing online safety with them.

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What is undress AI? Guidance for parents and carers
Artificial intelligence continues to increase in ability and technology. Undress AI is one example that could leave young people open to harm. Learn what it is so you can better protect your child online.
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Expert Q&A
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How schools tackle sexual image-sharing among pupils: Insights from a teacher
Dr. Tamasine Preece shares her experience of sexual image-sharing among pupils in schools. Learn how schools currently manage the issue, and see her advice for improving existing policies.
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Parental controls
Snapchat privacy settings guide
Learn how to manage your child's privacy settings on Snapchat with our step-by-step how-to guides.
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Research
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Exploring neurodivergent young people’s relationships with online games
Supported by Roblox, this research aims to better understand the benefits and challenges of online gaming on neurodivergent young people.
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Apps & Platforms
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What is X? What parents need to know about safety and changes to Twitter
To keep users safe, Twitter has developed a variety of parental control and privacy settings. Learn what they are and how they can be used by you or your child.
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Research
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Internet Matters x Nominet research: Methods to prevent the spread of self-generated CSAM
In this blog we share findings from Round 2 of our research into the prevention of sexual image-sharing among 11-13-year-olds.
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Policy & guidance
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Principles for providers of children’s residential care
These 9 principles outline best practice for supporting online safety for children in residential care.
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Parental controls
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TalkTalk HomeSafe guide
Learn how to manage your parental control network settings on the TalkTalk network with our step-by-step how-to guide.
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