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Online Safety Leaflets & resources

24th October 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Online Safety Leaflets & Resources | Download and share our free leaflets and resources to help parents support children as they navigate the online world.
Articles

Keeping kids safe: What are phishing and ransomware?

21st October 2022 by Georgie Price
Keeping kids safe: What are phishing and ransomware? | Internet Matters. Learn what phishing and ransomware are to keep kids safe online.

Young Children (6-10)

7th October 2022 by Sheena Peckham
Online safety advice for 6-10 year olds | Internet Matters. Help young children navigate their online world safety with practical tips and advice.
Apps & Platforms

TikTok app safety – What parents need to know

7th October 2022 by Internet Matters Team
TikTok is a popular social networking app that allows users to create, musical clips and short clips up to 60 seconds and add special effects to them.
Apps & Platforms

What is Pinterest? — What parents need to know

6th October 2022 by Internet Matters Team
What is a Pinterest? A Board or a pin? How do young people use the platform? Learn about the risks of Pinterest and how you can keep teens safe.

What age can my child start social networking?

30th September 2022 by Adriana Nobre
What age can my child start social networking? | Internet Matters. Find out the age limit for social media apps including Instagram, Facebook and more.

Protect your child from online grooming

29th September 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Online grooming: what it is and how to protect your child | Internet Matters. Find practical tips and advice to help them recognise when they are at risk.

Teens ( 14+) online safety advice

29th September 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Teens 14+ online safety advice and expert tips | Internet Matters. Help children aged 14+ (teens) get the best out of the internet and stay safe online.
Apps & Platforms

What is the sendit app?

16th September 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Young people continue to use companion apps like SendIt. Some of these apps are anonymous or require payment, leaving teens open to scams, bullying & more.

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.

Secondary schools online safety resources

19th August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Secondary School Resources - Internet Matters | Teach online safety to children in secondary school with our free resources in online safety.

Social media networks made for children to learn how to interact safely

19th July 2022 by Internet Matters Team
See our list of child-friendly social media apps designed to help children learn how to interact with each other and share safely online.
Articles

What are content farms and are they harmful?

23rd May 2022 by Sheena Peckham
Content farms produce many hacks and crafts that interest many users, but some of these videos can be harmful to young viewers.
Parent stories

One dad shares how his teen daughter gets her news from social media

16th May 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Dad Gary shares parenting responsibilities with his former partner and discusses here how his teen daughter gets her news from social media.