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Advice Are you worried about something that has happened online?

The internet can be a great place to keep in touch with friends and make new ones. Some people online will be genuine and supportive, but others may use the internet to look for sex and target young people. Read advice on what you can do if you're worried about something that has happened online to your child.

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Advice Safer online dating: how to support your child

As your child gets older they will start to be interested in romantic relationships. Online spaces are one of the places they can meet, flirt and start relationships.

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Advice Gaming: what parents and carers need to know

Gaming is extremely popular with children and young people. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest games and how they work. Here we take a look at key safety concerns and how you can support happier, safer gaming for your child.

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Advice Band Runner: online safety game for 8-10 year olds

Band Runner is a fun interactive game that helps 8-10 year olds learn how to stay safer from risks they might encounter online.

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Advice Using parental controls

Parental controls are a great tool to help better protect your children online. Find out how you can use them more effectively.

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Advice Gaming: what's appropriate for your child?

The Video Standards Council Rating Board is the national video games regulator. They have been rating video games for 14 years using the PEGI (Pan European Game Information) rating system on an advisory basis, but in 2012 they were formally designated as the legal authority for rating video games in the UK.

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