📱🔒 Social Media Safety Reminder for Parents & Carers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📱🔒 Social Media Safety Reminder for Parents & Carers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Is your child using social media apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp or Facebook? 📲

Please take a moment to talk with them about staying safe online and protecting their personal information.

⚠️ We have received information that some children and young people are sharing their social media login details with friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, or people they have only met online. In some cases, this allows others to access private photos, videos, and personal content without permission.

🛡️ Top Tips to Keep Children Safe Online

✅ Never share usernames, passwords, passcodes, or account recovery details with anyone.

✅ Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible for added security.

✅ Regularly review privacy settings to ensure accounts are private and only trusted people can view content.

✅ Remind children that people online are not always who they claim to be.

✅ Encourage children to block and report anyone who makes them feel uncomfortable or asks for personal information, photos, or videos.

✅ Talk openly about online relationships and the risks of sharing images or personal details.

✅ Regularly check devices, apps, friend lists, and privacy settings together.

✅ Encourage children to tell a trusted adult immediately if they receive worrying messages or feel pressured online.

🚩 Warning Signs to Look Out For

🔹 Sudden secrecy about online activity

🔹 New online friends they refuse to discuss

🔹 Changes in behaviour after using social media

🔹 Frequent deleting of messages or conversations

🔹 Requests for passwords, account access, or personal photos

🔹 Becoming upset, anxious, or withdrawn after being online

💬 Start the Conversation

A simple conversation can make a huge difference. Ask your child:

❓ Who are you talking to online?

❓ Do you know them in real life?

❓ Has anyone asked you for photos, videos, or passwords?

❓ Do you know how to block and report someone?

Remember, children should feel comfortable speaking to a trusted adult if something online doesn't feel right. ❤️

🚔 If you have concerns about a child's online safety, please seek advice and report any suspicious activity to the relevant platform. In an emergency, always call 999. 

#OnlineSafety #SafeguardingChildren #ThinkBeforeYouShare #StaySafeOnline 📱🔐👮‍♂️