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Digital technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people, both within Canolfan Addysg Y Bont and outside school. Using devices that connect to the internet can provide excellent opportunities for your child’s education as well as potential dangers. Young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.

Below you will find information for you to keep your child safe online. The suggested resources have been chosen for their clear and useful advise as well as age appropriate accessibility.

Childnet International has created the following information and advise for parents and carers in Supporting Young People Online - click here

Visit UK Safer Internet Centre This website contains information and resources

We have created shortcut to these Top Tips as we found them to be very useful.

Top Tips for iPhone
Top Tips for iPad
Top Tips for iPod Touch
Top Tips for Nintendo
Top Tips for PS3 and PSP
Top Tips for PS4 and VISTA
Top Tips for Xbox One and 360
Top Tips for Kindle Fire

Further Reading/Useful Websites:
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Sharing Information and Images Online

This article highlights the issues with ‘oversharing’ your child’s digital records. Many parents and carers share images of their children online, what you share can have a variety of impacts on your child’s privacy.

A parent and carer’s guide to sharing information and images online

More information available at the Online Safety Zone

Online Safety Guide For Parents
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Tips for parents