The internet is a great place to communicate with other people and some young people with SEND might find this form of communication easier or more preferable than in the offline world, as they can interact at their own pace without having to speak face to face.

Being kind and respectful online and behaving in an appropriate way towards others is something we should all be mindful of.

A  Family Agreement  is a great way of talking about online safety and how to use the internet in a positive way.

Stories are a feature within many apps including Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. This is where users can capture and post images and video content in a slideshow format.

In depth information and key advice on social media

Sharing the things we see online and offline on social media and games can be a really enjoyable part of being online.

Sharing naked or nearly naked images of yourself or others online is called sexting.

Social media provides opportunities for children and young people to communicate with people outside of their offline friendship circle.

Ensure that your child's social media accounts are protected with the available privacy settings.

Live video chat and streaming allows people to communicate with others online and is a popular and easy means of online communication between young people.