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These websites have useful information that parents can access to develop their own knowledge of online safety issues.

Internet Matters - Internet safety advice Gives practical advice about online safety including guides to technology and issues faced by children at different ages.

UK Safer Internet Centre Has a variety of guides for parents including how to set up parental controls offered by UK internet providers.

NSPCC Net Aware A guide to the social networks mostly commonly used by children. Includes games like Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft.

Childnet Parent and Carers Has information on a range of hot topics including parental controls and online gaming.

Think U Know Parents UK Government site covers serious topics including online grooming and abuse.

UK Government - Child Safety Online A publication with practical advice regarding social media and children.

O2 - Online issues affecting children This site has been developed with the NSPCC and has practical advice include videos showing how to set up parental controls on Android and iOS devices.

Parentinfo This site from CEOP has articles covering a range of online safety issues. Has guides to setting filters on YouTube and how to set up privacy on different apps.

Parent Zone Has guides including game ratings, Fortnite and how to restrict viewing on Netfilx / Amazon Prime.

Get Safe Online This site has advice on a large range of topics covering safeguarding children online. Also offers advice about other online issues such as how to protect your computer.

BBC iWonder - How can I help my kids stay safe online? An interactive guide covering some of the risks children face online.

BBC News - Health - Tips on how to limit screen time An article about why limiting screen time is important and some practical tips.

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