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  • AI Chatbots - Is your child chatting to a real friend - or an AI chatbot?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 01/09/25
    AI chatbots and companion apps are popular among children who experience both benefits and risks. See how you can help them navigate this technology safely. Quick tips Help children manage their interaction with AI chatbots and companion
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  • What Parents & Carers need to know about 'Online Slang'

    Published 23/07/25

    Online slang can be a vibrant way for young people to express themselves, but it also changes rapidly and can sometimes carry hidden meanings. This guide helps adults navigate this shifting landscape by breaking down what some of today’s most-used slang terms actually mean and why they matter. From ‘rizz’ to ‘sigma’, it’s a handy starting point for anyone wanting to better understand how young people communicate online. 

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  • 5 Summer safety tips

    Published 18/07/25
       
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  • What parents need to know about online challenges.

    Published 09/07/25
     
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  • Is your child moving to secondary school?

    Published 01/07/25
    Is your child moving to secondary school this September? Internet Matters have outlined a number of tools and resources, including a Transition Parent Guide to help support you: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/moving-to-secondary-school-
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  • Online safety

    Published 01/07/25
          The Nintendo Switch 2 was released last month and has a new communication feature that you should be aware of. GameChat – NEW GameChat is included within a Nintendo Switch Online membership and allows up to 12 peop
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  • What parents and carers need to know about virtual reality.

    Published 27/06/25
     
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  • What parents need to know about Youtube.

    Published 19/06/25
         
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  • What parents need to know about generative AI safety.

    Published 11/06/25
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  • What parents need to know about violent content online.

    Published 06/06/25
           
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  • Keeping up with technology

    Published 22/05/25

    It can be difficult to keep up with what our children are doing online as it can change so quickly.

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  • Safeguarding - Keeping children safe online

    Published 14/05/25

    Online games such as Minecraft and Roblox are increasingly popular - find out more details on parental controls and how you can keep your child safe.

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