Online safety advice from the NSPCC
Teaching Your Child about Internet & Online Safety | NSPCC
PSOS Social media guidance for parents and carers
Police-Scotland-Social-Media-Guidance
Information on online sexual abuse
https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre
Advice for Neurodivergent children
Neurodivergent children safety online | Internet Matters
Online safety for children with SEND | NSPCC
Fearless campaign targeting online sextortion
Sextortion in Scotland | Crimestoppers
CEOP – Online gaming what parents and carers need to know
Gaming: what parents and carers need to know
Project real advice on combatting online disinformation
Password security
Three random words – NCSC.GOV.UK
2-step verification
Setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV) – NCSC.GOV.UK
Taking care of your privacy and digital footprints
Taking care of your privacy and digital footprint | Childline
Police Scotland Cybercrime advice
Protecting yourself against cybercrime – Police Scotland
Signposting to resources:
CEOP EDUCATION: An education programme for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer.
Internet Matters: Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
Project Evolve: Resources to equip children and young people for digital life.
UK Safer Internet Centre: Promote the safe and responsible use of technology for young people and provide online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
Childline: Childline is a free and confidential service for children and young people. You can phone them on 0800 11 11 or you can visit their website.
NSPCC: If you are an adult and worried about a child you can call the 24-hour NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or visit their website.
ParentLine Scotland: Call 08000282233 or email: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk Parent Line’s opening hours are from 9am-10pm (Mon-Fri) and 12 noon-8pm at weekends.
Crimestoppers: Call 0800 555 111 or visit their website.
Fearless: Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. This means you don’t have to give us any personal details.
Police Scotland: Call 101 for advice and support (or call 999 if you think a child is in immediate danger).
Internet Watch Foundation: Report remove nude images shared online.
Action Against Stalking Action :against stalking is a designated stalking support charity in Scotland that supports those being stalked both online and offline.
Project Real : Recognise fake news online.
