Technology moves fast! The online world is an amazing and vital part of our daily lives, but can pose an ever-increasing risk to children. It is therefore important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
Parenting today can feel overwhelming — especially when childhood looks so different from what we grew up with. There’s no manual, and it can be hard to keep up with the fast-changing digital world your child moves through every day. This guide, produced by the Children's Commissioner and published in December 2025, aims to make those conversations easier and help you support your child with confidence:
Click here to access a selection of online safety guides produced by National Online Safety as part of their #WakeUpWednesday programme.
The Enquire Learning Trust have produced a handy guide which can be accessed here.
Parent Zone have a wealth of resources for parents and carers: click on the image for a link to access these:
Looking for advice on a particular app or social media platform? National Online Safety's one-page guides are a fantastic source of information. Click on the image to access their comprehensive library:
An example of one of these guides can be found by clicking on the image below:
Vodafone produce an annual 'Digital Parenting' magazine. This can be accessed via:
vodafone_digital_parenting.pdf
Virgin Media O₂ have created resources to help parents regularly discuss online safety with their children. This empowers families to confidently explore the digital world. Check out their online safety resources at:
https://www.o2.co.uk/help/online-safety
Further support around parental controls can be found using this link:
https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/top-antivirus-with-parental-control/