In 2023, Ofcom found that over half of UK children aged between 8 and 11 reported having a smartphone, as well as 96% of UK teens. However, a survey from the Children’s Commissioner also found that 45% of under-18s have encountered inappropriate content online. That’s a high number of children who could benefit from having parental controls on their devices to help safeguard them from such encounters in the future.
Due to the sheer volume of devices and apps available for purchase and download, it can be difficult to know where to start when implementing these safety measures. That’s why we’ve put together this week’s free online safety guide, offering you expert advice on how to effectively use and review parental controls on young people’s devices.
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This guide is from National Online Safety.