Help & advice for all teachers and professionals parents and carers 4–11 year olds 11–18 year olds

The following advice is based on what young people have told us through focus groups and a youth survey of over 1500 respondents.

Sometimes the overuse of technology is referred to as an addiction but this isn't always the best way to describe and address the problem.

People can say things which might upset you – but you should never have to feel that way

A guide for educators about your personal use of social networks; keeping you, the young people you work with, and your job safe

Find out more about what the experts have to say about screen time for children and young people.

You can be a good friend online in the same way you would be a good friend offline

Whatever you’re choosing to share, and whoever you’re sharing it with, it’s important you do so safely and positively

There are special signs that you might recognise, from your body and the world around you, when you’ve been online for too long

There are lots of things to think about when online gaming, from other players, to spending money

Know how to respond if a friend you only know online wants to meet up or is pressuring you and making you uncomfortable