Summer Holidays 2024
Online Safety must remain a priority through the summer – exploiters do not to take a holiday! We have put together some useful resources to help you support children.
Set Up Safe for summer
Worried about screen time, contact from strangers or impacts on children's wellbeing over the summer? Now is a good time to review safety settings on devices and apps to make sure your child can benefit from their digital downtime over the summer. Here you will find lots of useful information from Internet Matters.
CEOP Summer Challenge
6 weeks of fun challenges to complete with your child, helping them to be safer online. CEOP Summer Challenge helps you to start conversations with your child about how to stay safe online this summer. These conversations don't need to be a big, sit-down talk. CEOP uses a little and often approach, using fun, short challenges to help you. Each week, pick one (or more if you like) challenge best suited to your child.
Moving on up!
Childnet have created a toolkit with videos and lesson plans for adults helping young people aged 10-13 with the online aspects of moving to secondary school.
Grandparent guide to online safety
In a recent study, it was discovered that 4 out of 10 grandparents are involved in providing childcare, a trend referred to as 'granannying'.
To assist grandparents in navigating the online world, Internet Matters have developed a new guide specifically for grandparents on online safety, offering practical tips to ensure children's safety.
Screentime
During school breaks, children often spend more time on their devices. Therefore, it is essential to encourage them to take regular breaks and engage with their devices actively, like through educational activities and creative projects. Seek guidance to ensure their leisure time is enriching.
Digital family agreement
Help you family make the most of their summer with a digital family agreement. Decide when to use devices and when to put them aside to ensure a good balance between online and offline activities
Tips for Parents & Carers
How can parents and caregivers ensure their child's online safety during school breaks? Here are some tips to assist in maintaining a healthy balance of screen time for children while on break. Internet Matters expert panel offers valuable advice to make navigating a safe school break simpler.