Young people with SEND might be more trusting and believe the things someone tells or asks them to do online, especially if they have become close to their online friend.

Personal information includes any identifying detail about someone, such as: Full name, home address, school name and location, phone number, passwords, age/DOB, location of somewhere where they like to visit.

Online gaming allows players to play against each other and chat publicly or privately, in the form of a private message.

Most social media sites are not designed to be used by children under the age of 13.

Once your children are 13 or older, and are using social media independently, it is important that they state their correct age.

It is important to talk about the difference between online and offline friendships and what these really mean.

There are lots of social media sites available to young people aged 13 or over which are a great way to connect with friends and share content, such as videos and photos. If your child is already engaging with social media the chances are that their online circle of friends may be broader than their offline circle of friends.

Whether your child is verbal or non-verbal, the moment your child expresses and interest in the internet, is the time to talk about, discuss or show ways in which they can stay safe online.

Whilst social media provides a fantastic platform for entertainment, communication and learning, it is not possible to control what other people choose to share, and sometimes upsetting content (posts, comments, photos and videos etc.) may be seen.

Education is the best tool that a child can have.