Pre-teens (11-13)

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 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.
To keep users safe, Twitter has developed ...
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What is Omegle? What parents need to know
Omegle, a video-chat-social media site create for over 13s has gain popularity during the pandemic, it allows users to have chats with strangers.
Omegle, a video-chat-social media site create for ...
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A photo shows three children sitting outside and using devices. Choosing the right apps can support wellbeing and balanced screen time.
How to choose apps for kids
Guidance on choosing new apps and games for children to support wellbeing, interests and balanced screen time.
Guidance on choosing new apps and games ...
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Parents guide to Roblox and how your kids can play it safely
Is Roblox safe for children to play? This is the question that a lot of parents are grappling with, following the recent concerns raised in the media. To help ease those fears, Pocket-lint tech journalist and games expert Andy Robertson sheds light on the game and how it can be played safely.
Is Roblox safe for children to play? ...
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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.
To help parents get a better understanding ...
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YouTube: Tips and tricks to keep your children entertained and safe
YouTube can be a powerful source of education and entertainment for your child. Learn tips on how to keep them safe with help from expert Andy Robertson.
YouTube can be a powerful source of ...
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Should children play Doki Doki Literature Club?
Tech expert Andy Robertson explains what Doki Doki Literature Club (DDLC) is, what the concerns around it are and what parents can do to keep children safe.
Tech expert Andy Robertson explains what Doki ...
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Fortnite Battle Royale — What parents need to know
Tech expert Andy Robertson runs through Fortnite Battle Royale's features and benefits, and offers advice on how to keep children safe.
Tech expert Andy Robertson runs through Fortnite ...
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