Useful links:

 

https://www.iwf.org.uk/

 

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a UK charity that works hard to keep the internet safe for our kids by finding and wiping out illegal, abusive images and videos online. If you ever come across something online that just doesn’t look right, they have a completely anonymous reporting tool on their site, meaning you can flag it quickly without anyone ever knowing it was you. The IWF team then steps in immediately, working with tech companies and the police to get that stuff taken down fast. They also have heaps of straightforward, no-nonsense advice and tips to help you chat with your kids about staying safe online, spotting scams, and the real dangers of sharing pictures they might regret later. It’s an easy, extra bit of backup for keeping your family safe online.

 

https://www.qustodio.com/en/

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Qustodio is a brilliant app and website designed to give you a bit of control back over your kids' phones, tablets, and computers. It puts everything onto one simple dashboard on your phone, where you can block dodgy websites, shut off tricky apps, and even see where your kids are on a map. If you're sick of arguing about screen time, it lets you set automatic daily limits or literally pause the internet when it's time for dinner or bed. It also keeps an eye out for risky stuff, sending you alerts if something weird pops up in their gaming chats or social media. Plus, their site is packed with handy, no-nonsense tips and reviews on the latest apps, helping you stay one step ahead of things like cyberbullying and screen addiction without needing to be a tech genius.  

 

https://www.internetmatters.org/

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Internet Matters is a brilliant, free website set up by the big tech and broadband companies to give parents plain-English backing with their kids' online safety. Instead of trying to guess how to lock down a new PlayStation, iPad, or mobile network, you can just click on their site and get clear, step-by-step guides showing you exactly where the safety and block buttons are. They break everything down by your kid's age and whatever apps they’re obsessed with this week, like TikTok, Snapchat, or Roblox. It’s packed with realistic, down-to-earth advice on how to handle the heavy stuff too, like dealing with cyberbullying, dodgy group chats, or arguments over screen time, without making you feel bad or buried in technical jargon.