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Online gaming – the basics

15th September 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Online Gaming Advice and Expert Tips | Internet Matters. Find information about what is it and how to help your child develop good online gaming habits.

Navigating secondary school – online safety guide

31st August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Read our guide on the key issues secondary school children may face and how to encourage them to make smarter choices online.

Moving to secondary school – online safety guide

26th August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Get advice on how to support children digital development as they make the transition from primary school to secondary or senior school.

Online video gaming benefits

2nd August 2022 by ghislaine
Gaming Benefits | Internet Matters. Online video games can be a way to help support your child's development. Online safety. Online safety for kids.

What is the metaverse? – What parents need to know

27th July 2022 by Sheena Peckham
What is the Metaverse? | Internet Matters With virtual reality and the metaverse growing, it's important to understand how to keep kids safe. Online safety.

Setting up gaming consoles this festive season

24th November 2021 by Internet Matters Team
This festive season get consoles and video gaming platforms set up safely before gifting with simple how-to guides and expert advice.

Play Together Play Smart Campaign

24th September 2021 by ghislaine
How to game safely and responsibly online - We partnered with Electronic Arts to provide a tips on getting involved in gaming to promote safe online gaming.

Online gaming advice hub

24th September 2021 by Rachel Simoyan
Safe Gaming Advice Hub | Internet Matters. See a range of advice and tools to encourage children to game safely and responsibly online.
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Top games and/or launches for families to safely game together ahead of the Summer holidays

1st August 2021 by Andy Robertson
Top games for family game time this Summer holidays | Internet Matters. Andy Robertson shares the top games for families to play together this summer.

Grandparents’ guide to online safety

14th July 2021 by Internet Matters Team
To help grandparents get to grips with life online, we've created a new Grandparents Guide to Online Safety offering advice to keep kids safe this summer.

Social media concerns

25th May 2021 by Internet Matters Team
From sharing too much to opening underage accounts on social media, get advice on the top concerns parents have about young people using social.
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What is Twitch? What parents need to know

7th May 2021 by Internet Matters Team
What is Twitch? What parents need to know | Internet Matters. Learn about the live streaming platform popular with gamers to keep kids safe online.

Making festive celebrations on video calls a success

10th December 2020 by ghislaine
To help you keep the festivities over video fun for everyone in the family, especially the kids, we’ve pulled together some simple tips you can use.
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Response to the Loot Box Consultation

12th November 2020 by Claire Levens
As part of the consultation on Loot Boxes, we have provided some data from parents on what their concerns are around in-game spending and loot boxes.

About the Inclusive Digital Safety Hub

25th September 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Visit the joint initiative between SWGfL & Internet Matters, providing online safety advice for parents & professionals supporting children's digital lives.

Online gaming advice to support care experienced children

14th September 2020 by Adriana Nobre
See insight and advice on how to encourage children and young people with care experience to make safer and smarter choices while gaming online.