Online Safety
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Online Safety Articles
mygov.scot: Staying safe online
Police Scotland Keep Secure Online
Samaritans Online Safety Resources
SWFL
A charity dedicated to empowering the safe and secure use of technology through innovative services, tools, content and policy, nationally and globally.
Safety and Security Online | SWGfL
Resources for Parents and Carers
Childnet: Help, advice and resources for parents and carers
UK Safer Internet Centre: Helping Children and young people stay safe online
Barnardo's: Keeping Children Safe Online
Google Family Link is a parental controls app that helps you keep your family safer online.
What you need to know about Replika-a virtual AL Friend
5 Ways to Keep Children Safe Whilst Gaming
Streaks, Meets, and Snaps -Your How-To Guide to Snapchat features
Helping Children and Young People Make Sense of Distressing News
Child Friendly Search Engine for Kids
Swiggle.org.uk - Child Friendly Search Engine for Kids
360 Safe Scotland -help schools review their online safety policy and practice
Online Safety Self-Review Tool for Schools | 360 degree safe Scotland (360safescotland.org.uk)
Have you been affected by intimate Image Abuse?
Revenge Porn Helpline - 0345 6000 459 | Revenge Porn Helpline
Remove nude images shared online
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-reporting/report-remove/
CEOP Education
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Has resources for:
- A professional working with children and young people
- A parent or carer
- 4-7 year olds
- 8-10 year olds
- 11-18 year olds
NEW - Online Safety Act (2023) Harmful Sexual Behaviours Online