What can I do?
- Make sure your child knows they have a right to be safe online, as well as offline. This will help give them the confidence to tell you if something makes them feel unsafe.
- Talk openly at home about all aspects of your child’s life. It will help your child discuss any worries with you; whether it’s related to their online or offline lives.
- Learn about the platforms they use and what they like doing on them, and talk about any worries you have. This NSPCC website might help.
- Involve your child in making any new rules related to internet use – they’re more likely to stick to them if they’ve played a part in making them.
- Cyberbullying is a big issue for children. In November 2019 the Welsh Government made new guidance on school bullying, which includes cyberbullying.
Useful Links
Hwb’s Online Safety Zone
All children and young people registered at a school or college can have a Hwb account.
It is full of useful resources for parents, teachers, and children.
NSPCC – Online Safety
Advice and information for parents, including the risks of online games, supporting your child if you’re worried they’re watching porn, and setting up parental controls.
Further info from NSPCC.
Safer internet day resources
A large collection of resources helping parents, teachers, and children to stay safe online.
And they’re available in lots of different languages.
Childnet
Tips for parents and carers, including a parent and carer toolkit.
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow has useful resources for young people and parents about staying safe online.
They’re broken up in to different age groups and include games and videos.