Advice for parents and carers around expiring online content.

Using devices offer many opportunities, but of course there are risks as well.

For many young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), the internet can be a place where they feel safe, calm and in control.

In depth information and key advice on parental controls for parents and carers

Most of the popular social media apps among young people offer the feature of sending a photo, image or ‘snap’ to another person or group of people.

A simple and effective way to support your child with sharing expiring content online is through discussion.

A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet, and to start discussions together around how to behave in a positive way when online, whether this is at home, at school or at a friend's.

Most apps/platforms that offer the feature of expiring content have a minimum age restriction.

Not everyone online is who they say they are, and this can be a difficult concept for some children to understand

What my child might see or watch online