Child-friendly apps

With over 1,000 apps being added to apps store everyday, it can be challenging to find the right apps that will keep your child entertained but also help them learn as they play. See our list of child-friendly apps which cover a range of areas from wellbeing to active play.

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Improving literacy in the age of technology
Improving literacy in children can make them more media literate and able to think critically about the news they see ...
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Positive Play: Giving you the tools and information to help your kids play smart
To help parents get a better understanding of this new phenomenon taking the gaming world by storm we outline the ...
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Microsoft releases Xbox Family Settings app
Learn more about the TikTok app and what to watch out for to keep kids safe.
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Google helps parents find “Expert Approved” apps in Google Play
Google's new Expert Approved' Badges feature on Google Play store to help parents find apps that are both entertaining and ...
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Google and YouTube launch new ‘Teach from Home’ resource for teachers and families
To help teachers and families educate children from home Google has launched the 'Teach From Home' portal.
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How to choose apps for kids
Guidance on choosing new apps and games for children to support wellbeing, interests and balanced screen time.
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What is the Wordle game?
The simple word game has quickly risen to popularity among teens and young adults. While Wordle’s concept is harmless enough, ...
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Top games and/or launches for families to safely game together ahead of the Summer holidays
Is Roblox safe for children to play? This is the question that a lot of parents are grappling with, following ...
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Entry levels to play as a family this summer
Is Roblox safe for children to play? This is the question that a lot of parents are grappling with, following ...
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Disney Plus parental controls and settings – What parents need to know
Launched in the UK in March 2020, Disney+ has over 100 million subscribers. With plenty of child-friendly content, it has ...
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Spotify Kids app launched to provide curated songs for children aged 3 and over
Spotify Kids is created for kids, ages 3 and older packed full of curated lists of singalongs, soundtracks, and stories ...
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YouTube updates privacy settings for children on its platform
Following the successful publication of our Vulnerable Children in the Digital World report was launched, we have been working next ...