Online Safety Resources

Safeguarding children online is a challenge for many parents in this ever-changing world of technology. The good news is that there are some fantastic resources out there to support and help us to engage children in conversations about the online world. Open communication is key, and below are a few resources that can support in starting those conversations and ensuring that we engage positively with children about the internet, social media and gaming.

NCC Cybersafe Online Safety Parent Handout

NCC Cybersafe Online Safety Plan

NCC Cybersafe Online Safety Family Agreement

7 Questions to Start Conversations About Online Safety

@National Online Safety

National Online Safety provide schools with a wide range of support guides to share with parents. They release new guides every Wednesday on Twitter using the hashtag #WakeUpWednesday. Below are just a sample of some of these guides that may be useful in understanding a little more about different areas of the online world:

What Parents Need to Know About Instagram

What Parents Need to Know About Fortnite

What Parents Need to Know About Minecraft

What Parents Need to Know About TikTok

What Parents Need to Know About Online Grooming

What Parents Need to Know About Sexting

What Parents Need to Know About YouTube Kids

What Parents Need to Know About YouTube

What Parents Need to Know About Roblox

What Parents Need to Know About Snapchat