Young children (6-10)

Online safety advice

Early use of digital technology has been shown to improve language skills and promote children’s social development and creativity.

But it’s not without risks for young children, who may come across inappropriate content or begin to copy what older children do online. See our advice to understand what you can do to give young children the best experience of going online.

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Amaze sex education videos
Amaze's educational videos are designed to help take the awkward out of sex education. With videos on important online issues like porn, relationships and more, parents and teachers can support children's mental health and wellbeing. Break the ice to help young people learn about sex to avoid misconceptions from friends, social media or elsewhere online.
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Childnet – online safety video resources
Childnet has created simple, clear online safety videos specifically tailored for children aged 6-9 years old.
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PE with Joe
Joe Wicks offers free workouts aimed at kids LIVE on his YouTube channel.
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Charity Heritage Foundation
Free life and home skill videos by the Charity Heritage Foundation.
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NetSmartz – Six degrees of information
Shows how much information can be found about you online
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Device free dinner
Muppet video on not using tech at the table
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Video series exploring same-sex relationships and gender
Video series exploring same-sex relationships and gender
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Action Fraud – How private is your personal information?
Shows how much information can be found about you following a facebook like.
Shows how much information can be found ...