The UK Council for Internet Safety, in collaboration with a wide range of organisations, identifies eight key areas that children need to have an understanding of, in order to thrive in online spaces (Education for a Connected World – 2020 edition, UK Council for Internet Safety).

Please see the links below for advice and information relating to these areas:

 

Self-image and identity

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/self-harm/

https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/supporting-young-people-with-send-online/

 

Online relationships

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/social-media/

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/teens-and-online-dating-advice-hub-for-parents/

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-gaming-advice/

 

Online reputation

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/online-reputation/

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/online-hate/

 

Online bullying

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/dealing-with-bullying/

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/cyberbullying/

 

Managing online information

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/fake-news-and-misinformation-advice-hub/

 

Health, well-being and lifestyle

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-wellbeing/

https://www.internetmatters.org/ukcis-vulnerable-working-group/ukcis-digital-passport/

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/screen-time/

https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/how-to-make-a-report/

 

Privacy and security

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/access-to-technology-for-different-ages/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/smartphones-and-other-devices/

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/the-dangers-of-digital-piracy/

https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/privacy-identity/

https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/video-chat-and-webcams-parents/

 

Copyright and ownership

https://www.copyrightinformation.org/resources-faq/what-do-parents-need-to-know/