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In the realm of online content, it’s essential to remain vigilant about what our children are exposed to. Recently, a new YouTube cartoon series called Jeffy has gained popularity. At first glance, it may seem suitable for children due to its colourful animation and playful characters. However, it’s crucial to note that Jeffy is actually […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, apps and games have become an integral part of children’s lives. However, within these applications, a feature called “microtransactions” has gained prominence, and it’s important to understand what they are and their potential risks. Microtransactions refer to small, often repeated financial transactions within apps or games. These can take […]

As smart TVs become a staple in our homes, it’s crucial to prioritise our children’s safety while they enjoy these devices. Here are quick tips to keep your kids safe with smart TVs: Set Parental Controls: Utilise built-in controls to limit access to age-appropriate content and set up passwords to prevent unauthorised access. Privacy Check: […]

Whilst smartwatches (those with access to the internet or messaging or those with cameras) are not allowed in school, in recent years they have become a popular gift for children and many wear them in their free time. As with all technology, there are a number of pros and cons for smart watches. One of […]

Yoti is an app that states it is “Shaping the future of digital identity. We make it safer for people to prove who they are.” Yoti can be used to prove users’ identities when using online services as well as in person such as in supermarkets. It can also be used to verify age for […]

PEGI, Pan European Game Information, is the legally enforceable games rating system in the UK and useful tool for parents to ensure their child is playing games suitable for their age. All games released in the UK will have one of the following PEGI age ratings on the packaging: 3, 7, 12, 16 or 18. […]

Parental controls help you to block or filter upsetting or inappropriate content, as well as to control purchases within apps. Below are the main places you can find parental controls (from childnet.com) . You could choose to use these individually, or even better, combine a number of them.  Internet provider: You can set up filters to help […]

Recent research shows that children are very unlikely to take action when they see harmful content or behaviours online. So what can we do to help? Start off by encouraging conversations about online experiences. If your child describes something distressing, always stay calm despite how you may really be feeling. You can reassure your child […]

Strong passwords are key for anyone to keep their information secure and device protected. Educating children on the importance of strong passwords should begin as soon as they start using devices to log in to accounts. Passwords can be hacked through a number of ways both virtually, such as phishing or by physically seeing a […]

As part of our online safety focus in school, some classes have looked at the digital 5-a-day. This is a really useful way of ensuring that our device use is positive. It focuses less on the length of screen time and more on the quality of screen time. Devices have provided children with a way […]