Being aware of all the different apps, their different purposes and the different settings for each of these can take some time. This page aims to provide useful links so that they can be better understood. Knowing what is out there and how it is used can help children and young adults make the decision about whether they will open an account or not.
NSPCC website has a number of online safety guides for parents as well as a range of different resources and advice. Linked below are a few of these guides.
Guidance for online games.
Guidance for social media.
Guidance for chat apps.
These guides include information such as what different apps are used for and their features, staying safe, and potential risks. View this page for more information around internet safety.