Back to School: Keeping Children Safe Online

Dear Resident,

Please see below message sent out on behalf of the Cyber and Fraud Hub.

🚨Back to School: Keeping Children Safe Online 🛡️

📚As the new school year begins, it’s a good time for parents, carers, and guardians to review children’s online safety. From social media and messaging to gaming and online learning platforms, knowing how to set safeguards can help protect young people from harm.

🛡️Some key steps to consider:
🟠Review privacy settings on devices, apps, and games to ensure they match your child’s age and needs.
🟠Talk openly about safe and respectful online behaviour, and encourage them to share any concerns.
🟠Be aware of who they’re interacting with online, limit personal information shared, and ensure they know how to block and report harmful users.

📄For more detailed advice, including platform-by-platform safety tips, download our free guide Keeping Children Safe Online: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Guardians:
➡️Keeping Children Safe Online: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Guardians — CyberandFraudHub

Kind regards,

The Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Team