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

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.

Grooming can take place over a short or long period of time.

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

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

What my child might see or watch online

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.

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

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

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