What is e-safety and why is it important?

The below online safety guides help you navigate online risks – whether your children are gaming, chatting, posting or streaming.

​Often known as e-safety, internet safety, online safety' or 'web safety'. e-Safety is often defined as the safe and responsible use of technology.

​This may include the use of the internet and also other means of communication using electronic media (e.g. text messages, gaming devices, email etc). Below are links to resource’s you may find helpful in order to keep your children safe and educate them how to become responsible users of the digital world. 
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Keeping children safe ADVICE FROM NSPCC

The importance of understanding online safety | NSPCC Learning

E-Safety Tips for Parents: 6-10

Keeping your kids safe online I Parenting Online I NSPCC I O2

How To Keep Your Kids Safe When Online Gaming | Parenting Online | NSPCC

E-Safety Tips for Parents: Under 5
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Online Safety & Sexting - Just Send it

Information and advice for parents and carers on supporting young people online from CHILDNET

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