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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Fitbit fitness tracker
Learn how to set up a Family Account and child's account on Fitbit with this step-by-step guide.
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Apps & Platforms
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How to choose apps for kids during the school holidays
Guidance on choosing new apps and games for children to support wellbeing, interests and balanced screen time.
Guidance on choosing new apps and games ...
Articles
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What is the Threads App from Instagram?
Originally launched in 2019, the relaunched Threads app offers users a Twitter-like experience with easy links to Instagram. Here's what you need to know.
Originally launched in 2019, the relaunched Threads ...
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ChromeOS safety guide
Get step-by-step guidance on setting Chromebooks up for safety with this parental controls guide to ChromeOS.
Get step-by-step guidance on setting Chromebooks up ...
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macOS Ventura 13
Get step-by-step guidance on the safety settings for macOS Ventura 13.
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Lesson resources
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CyberFirst: How to stay secure online
‘CyberFirst: How to stay secure online’ is a free-to-access, interactive video learning resource aimed at 11-14 year olds, supporting secondary schools, clubs, and youth groups to teach pre- and young teenagers about how to stay secure online in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
‘CyberFirst: How to stay secure online’ is ...
Articles
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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.
Algorithms are an important part of social ...
Parent stories
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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.
Dad, Barney, shares his daughter's experience with ...
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