OLCC Digital Leaders

What do you need to know about WhatsApp?

Advice if your child plays Fortnite, Fall Guys or Rocket League

Epic Games Store parental controls guide | Internet Matters Manage cabined accounts for under-13s and learn how to use a PIN in the Epic Games Store to manage inappropriate video game content and more.

How to support your daughter if she has experienced online misogyny?

Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online | Internet Matters One dad shares his daughter's experience with misogyny online. See how he helps his teen tackle the online hate she sees in football communities.

a great website to support our young people

Presenting – our pioneering website that provides confidential advice to help young people with their concerns about sexual behaviour.

For a , visit: https://shorespace.org.uk/real-life-stories/

Feature in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/26/pornography-driving-teens-child-abuse-material-charities-police

Our blog: https://bit.ly/451pOQU

Reminder: Parent information session tomorrow 4pm! Link will be sent tomorrow via Synergy/email

In partnership with Knowsley CLCs; you are invited to a parent/carer Online Safety Information Session on Wednesday 4th October

The session will be delivered virtually so can be watched from anywhere. The link will be shared via Synergy

There has been a 257% increase in the reports of Sextortion for 14-17 year olds. Here is some advice if you or your child experience this.

Advice for parents of children who are being ‘sextorted’ online Advice and guidance for parents, carers or guardians about what you can do if a child is a victim of blackmail or 'sextortion' online.

Week 1…

Have you completed this week's with your child yet? Pick an online security challenge here: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ceopsummerchallenge

With the summer holidays quickly approaching many of our children will spend more time gaming. Here is some advice about gaming safely online...

Online Gaming: The Basics | A Parents' Guide - Internet Matters Online Gaming Advice and Expert Tips | Internet Matters. Find information about what is it and how to help your child develop good online gaming habits.

IWF have created a new series of short podcasts, or shortcasts, on a variety of intriguing topics focused on tackling online child sexual abuse imagery.

'In Conversation With' Podcast Shortcasts from the Internet Watch Foundation with leading experts and academics about issues impacting child sexual abuse imagery online.

This website is REALLY useful...

Harms Our aim is to empower anyone who has come across harmful content online to report it by providing up to date information on community standards and direct links to the correct reporting facilities across multiple platforms.

Once Upon Online: The Secret Identity of HarleeGamez

https://www.internetmatters.org/digital-matters/lesson/introduction-to-thinking-critically-online/?section=story&user_type=teacher

Try out these "real-life" scenarios

Introduction to Thinking Critically Online | Digital Matters This introductory lesson helps children learn skills for thinking critically online to better assess the information they come across online.