Help children to take more control online and build trust

As parents we can't control everything our children do, or be with them all the time. The most important thing is to help them to develop more control over their online lives and make wise choices. Build trust so that your child feels safe to talk to you when something unexpected happens. Try not to get cross if they do something they shouldn't. Instead, thank them for sharing, and explain why you're concerned (including what they should do next time).

From their earliest years, you can help them to find good quality content online, just as you would for the offline world by choosing adequate books or films. You can find advice on how to use parental control tools and establish them on your child's device. You can also set your internet browser to guide children towards quality activities- like using https://global.cbeebies.com/ for your home page.