At Christmas, millions of lucky children will be excitedly ripping the wrapping off new phones, tablets, computers or consoles. However, in the rush to let young ones enjoy their shiny gadgets, many parents neglect to set these devices up safely – increasing the chances of children going online and stumbling across adult content, making expensive downloads or installing unsuitable apps. A little time configuring the device properly can save a lot of anguish later.

Here are some top tips to ensure that a dream gift on Christmas morning doesn’t turn into a nightmare by Springtime.

how to set up new devices

CEOP is a great way for children and adults to report online concerns that they have.  CEOP stands for the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command. They are part of the police who investigate and deal with cases of online grooming.

The Click CEOP reporting button can be found on many websites and it provides the website users with information and advice and a direct reporting route to CEOP.  Is your child aware of this button?

For more information check out the website below.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/

If you need more support or guidance with online safety please contact a staff member or send us an email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

With more than 150 million users worldwide, Roblox is one of the most popular video games of recent times. Roblox allows users to create their own gaming experiences using Roblox Studio: building levels and games then allowing other people to play them. Similarly, players can play each other’s creations, either on their own or with other people online. While it’s a tool that can help foster creative thinking, Roblox is also intermittently in the news amid concerns over young users’ safety.

In the guide, you’ll find tips on a number of potential risks such as in-app purchases, online dating and chat functionality.

Roblox parent guide

If you need more support or guidance with online safety please contact a staff member or send us an email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk