Most social media accounts have a minimum age restriction of 13, however we understand children under that age use social media on a daily basis. The internet is another world and we need to take different steps to ensure our children stay safe. Here you’ll find some helpful information to keep safe online.
Apps to help monitor your childs device
Google Family Link is a family parental controls service by Google that allows parents to adjust parameters for their children’s devices. The application allows parents to restrict content, approve or disapprove apps, set screen times, and more.
Online grooming
6,350
6,350 Online grooming offences were recorded last year (2023). This is an 82% increase since 2017/18 when this offence came into force. More than 5,500 offences were against primary school children with under-12s being affected by a quarter of cases.
Social media
Snapchat & Instagram
Snapchat and Instagram were the most common tools used by Groomers/Offenders
Cyberbullying
1 in 5
1 in 5 children between the ages of 10 and 15 had experienced some form of cyberbullying within the last year.
Free Anti-virus software
Antivirus software will protect your computer from viruses and attacks that mean to damage your device. A number of things can happen if you device gets infected with a virus, data loss, slow running speeds and corrupt programs. Below are free anti-virus programs that will detect any threat to your device.
Our Policies
If you need any support with your child’s device, whether that’s enabling parent controls or help with online learning.
Please email: contact@moatfarm-jun.sandwell.sch.uk.
If you have any concerns (child or parent) you can email us on: tellme@moatfarm-jun.sandwell.sch.uk
Or call us on: 0121 552 1215
