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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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A boy uses his laptop with a bubble surrounding him to represent how echo chambers separate users from others views. Text reads 'Algorithms and echo chambers: advice and guidance for managing algorithms on social media'.
What are algorithms? How to prevent echo chambers and keep children safe online
Algorithms are an important part of social media feeds, but they can create echo chambers. These echo chambers lead to issues of online hate, misinformation and more.
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Apps & Platforms
The Sims 4 game
The Sims – What parents need to know
To help parents get a better understanding of this new phenomenon taking the gaming world by storm we outline the key information you’ll need to know.
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Family of four, including the article subjects, Barney and Betty. The Internet Matters logo and text sit on a dark blue background. The text reads 'Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online'.
Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online
Dad, Barney, shares his daughter's experience with misogyny online. See what he does to support his teen to deal with the hate she sees in online football communities.
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Parental controls
TikTok parental control and safety settings
Set up Family Pairing, manage screen time, customise feeds and more with our TikTok parental controls guide.
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A mum showing her daughter something on a laptop. The Internet Matters logo is in the top right corner. Text reads 'Common online scams targeting teenagers, Learn how they work and how to keep kids safe and secure online.'
Common online scams targeting teenagers
Explore common online scams with advice from finance expert Ademolawa Ibrahim Ajibade to help keep kids safe online.
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ChromeOS safety guide
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Parental controls
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Electronic Arts app parental controls guide
Manage who your child can talk to, what content they can access and more with Electronic Arts app parental control options.
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