Teens (14+)

Online safety advice

As your child becomes a teenager, it’s likely the internet will be a part of their daily life. They’ll adapt quickly to new technology and use it to communicate, socialise and create. Most teenagers have access to the internet using a smartphone or tablet, and use a wide range of social networking sites as a vital part of their relationships with others.

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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.
Artificial intelligence continues to increase in ability ...
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.
Dr. Tamasine Preece shares her experience of ...
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.
Supported by Roblox, this research aims to ...
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.
To keep users safe, Twitter has developed ...
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.
In this blog we share findings from ...
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.
These 9 principles outline best practice for ...
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.
Learn how to manage your parental control ...
Articles
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Why do teens use anonymous apps like Omegle?
Anonymous apps like Omegle remain popular among teens despite some safety concerns. We asked 15-year-old Freya and 16-year-old Harry about their experiences using anonymous apps.
Anonymous apps like Omegle remain popular among ...
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