Phone Safety, Vulnerabilities, Fake Accounts and Group Chats
In terms of recent trends and growing concerns around phone safety, vulnerabilities, fake accounts and the set up of group chats, we have added some useful links for families:
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Please can we ask families to support in monitoring their young persons use of devices/social media (use the following NSPCC links to guide/signpost:
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Apple Screen Time: Located in Settings, this allows parents to set downtime, app limits, and content restrictions, requiring a passcode for changes.
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Google Family Link: Enables parents to manage Android phones, set app limits, check location, and restrict content via a dedicated app.
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Network-Level Control: Parent Shield offers a SIM that allows for call/text monitoring, white-listing contacts, and blocking of adult content and premium rates.
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Third-Party Apps:
- Bark: Ideal for teenagers as it focuses on scanning social media, text messages, and emails for signs of bullying, depression, or dangerous content rather than just blocking.
- Qustodio: Offers comprehensive tools including detailed, real-time activity reports, time limits, and advanced location tracking with a "panic button" feature.
- Norton Family: A strong, budget-friendly option for extensive web filtering, app management, and time scheduling, often included in security packages.
what parents and carers need to know about ipads.pdf
12 top tips for building cyber resilience at home.pdf
