8 tips for keeping your kids safe online during changing restrictions
We've all been spending more time online, so we've put together our 8 top tips for keeping your kids safe online.
Read our tipsOnline safety in lockdown and beyond
As lockdown restrictions are easing our routines and time spent online may change. We've got advice and tips to help you keep your kids safe online.
Over the last year or so, with lockdown restrictions and home-schooling, we've all had to change and adapt to new situations and it's likely that some things will not go back to how they were before. From advice on gaming to helping manage your child's wellbeing online, our lockdown hub has everything you need to help keep them safe online.
Advice from an expert
Kate Edwards - NSPCC Online Safety Expert
Because we’re all using the internet more and in different ways, you might need to be flexible with the normal rules, such as how long your child is spending online. Make sure to write down any changes in a family agreement so your child knows what is expected of them.
Online learning
Whilst kids are mostly back in school, they might still be using apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to keep in touch. Follow our tips to help keep your kids safe on conferencing apps.
Keeping kids safe on conferencing appsActivities to do with kids
Host a virtual quiz with your child's friends using our new online safety quiz and find out just how much they know about keeping safe online.
More people than ever are choosing to share content online at the moment but it's not always easy to tell fact from fiction. Help your child understand what fake news is and how to spot it with our latest advice article.
It's important we make sure kids have the right tools to recognise when they're feeling overwhelmed by the online world. Check out our tips on managing digital wellbeing online for more advice.
Online gaming
Check out our tips to help keep your child safe while gaming online.
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Explore privacy settings on TikTok
Families have spent a lot of time on TikTok over lockdown. Make sure to check for any new privacy settings or safety updates that could help keep them safer.
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