Gaming: What is appropriate for your child?

As part of Safer Internet Day, at school we have been discussing how to stay safe online whilst playing games. It has been brought to our attention that some children are playing games which may not be suitable for their age. It is vital that you monitor the games your child plays and ensure that all of its content is suitable for your child.

All games released in the UK will have one of the following PEGI age ratings on the packaging: 3, 7, 12, 16 or 18. The rating means that the game shouldn’t be played by a young person under that age.

Why? Because there may be content within the game which could potentially be harmful, frightening or worrying to children. As well as an age rating, PEGI also uses icons showing content descriptors, letting you know if a game contains: violence, drugs, bad language, discrimination, fear, gambling, sex, or in-app purchases.

Before giving your child permission to play a game, we recommend that you check the age rating and suitability. | Pegi Public Site will tell you all the information you need about the content of the game.

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