Children and teenagers

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If your child or teenager uses the internet, you should take steps to keep them safe online.

There is no single way of doing this and advice can vary depending on the age of your child or teenager.

Some common advice includes:

You can find more advice on protecting children and teenagers online on the:

Parental control software

Parental control software can help prevent your child or teenager finding inappropriate content online.

Most computers, smartphones or tablets have parental control software which you can access through:

Parental control software is also available:

You can find more advice on parental control software on the Get Safe Online website.

You can find tips for staying secure online on the National Cyber Security Centre website.

Make sure your web browser is set up to offer you its:

You can find out what safety features your browser has on the UK Safer Internet Centre website.

Or find more advice on safe browsing on the Get Safe Online website.

Using the parental control settings on your child or teenager's games console you can:

choose an age rating for any games or films they access
control their interactions with other users, for example blocking voice or picture sharing
set time limits on how long they can play The UK Safer Internet centre has more information on gaming devices for parents including tips for different consoles.

You can also find more advice on safe online gaming on the:

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