Useful Websites and Documents
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CEOP Safety Centre (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) If you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online, you can report it here.
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Childline - Staying Safe Online It’s not always easy to know what’s safe online and what’s not. Our advice can help you to keep safe and to know what to do when things go wrong.
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Childnet International (formerly Kidsmart) Find the latest information on the sites and services that you like to use, plus information about mobiles, gaming, downloading, social networking and much more.
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Childnet How to make a report - Reporting advice for adults and young people. Find out how to report on popular online services.
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Common Sense Media Reviews for what your kids want to watch (before they watch it)
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Do I share too much of my child's life online? Are you a "sharent"? CBeebies, along with Internet Matters has tips on how you can share the special moments of your child's life more safely online.
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Family Online Safety Institute Digital Parenting in a pandemic is challenging, but we can rise to meet the moment with the tools and resources families need most in these extraordinary times.
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Internet Matters Supporting Families Online - Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
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Internet Watch Foundation You can anonymously and confidentially report: Child sexual abuse content and Non-photographic child sexual abuse images
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Manage Your Privacy on Facebook Learn how to customize your privacy settings so you can confidently share your moments.
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NSPCC - Keeping Children Safe Online It can be hard to know how to talk to your child about online safety. From setting up parental controls to advice on sexting, online games and video apps, we can help you to understand the risks and keep your child safe.
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NSPCC - Net Aware Your guide to apps, games and social media sites
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ParentZone At the heart of digital family life
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Safe Schools & Communities Team The SSCT is a partnership between Dorset Police, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Dorset Combined Youth Offending Service with a remit to prevent/reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and wrong-doing amongst children and young people and help keep them safe in a digital world.
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SWGfL (South West Grid for Learning) Online Safety Guidance for Parents
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The Internet Watch Foundation You can anonymously and confidentially report: Child sexual abuse content & Non-photographic child sexual abuse images
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Thinkuknow for Parents/Carers The online safety education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP command.
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UK Safer Internet Centre for Parents and Carers Where you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.