App safety

Help children stay safe on the latest apps with advice and guidance on what to watch out for and how to use build in safety features to give them a safer experience.

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Amazing games guide for families
Playing games with your child and understanding how to make use of safety controls on apps and games consoles will ...
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BBC Own It App
Getting their first phone is a big moment in a child’s life. But with so many messages, notifications and social ...
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Game age ratings explained
To help you choose age-appropriate games for children most platforms will feature an age rating on the game. Due to ...
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Parent pack: Social guides
List of social media guides to help parents get up to speed on the most popular platforms and help them ...
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WhatsApp social media guide
With over 1.5 billion users, WhatsApp has become one of the most used messaging apps. Find out what feature you ...
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Top tips to manage children’s screen time
In a bid to help parents and children get best out of the time they spend online, we’ve devised five ...
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Social work principles within the realm of children’s social care
Supporting young people’s online safety and experiences: nine principles to help social workers and other social work professionals support foster ...
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TikTok Safety Guide For Parents to Support Young People On The App
Use our guide to get to grips with the safety tools available on the app and ways your teen can ...
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Fortnite Parental Controls Guide
Fortnite offers a range of parental controls to help you control what a player can see and do within the ...
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Own it tips for taking photos
Is your child using apps like Facetune to improve their latest selfie, share these tips from @CBBC Own It with ...
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Anonymous Apps guide
Anonymous apps and honesty apps have become more and more popular among teens but they can expose young people to ...
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Guide to Apps
Although child-friendly apps can make using the internet a more accessible and enjoyable experience, the thousands of apps available for ...
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Manage children social activity tips
It’s important to keep the conversation going and take an interest in what your child is doing online. Here’s your ...