On this page: Links to sources of material that can help parents and guardians protect children from inappropriate media of varying types.
Protecting Children
The following online resources provide help and guidance for parents and guardians to protect children from inappropriate material contained in various types of media (e.g. video, audio, the Internet, games etc.):
ParentPort
UK media regulators have joined forces to launch ParentPort, a new website aimed at giving parents, carers and guardians straightforward information on what they can do if they’ve seen or heard something they felt was inappropriate for their children across the media, communications and retail industries.
Please see: ParentPort (www.parentport.org.uk).
UK Safer Internet Centre
This website guide has been created to introduce some of the most popular safety devices and tools available and to empower parents with the knowledge they need to support their children to use these technologies safely and responsibly. The guide covers tools for various devices that connect to the Internet such as smartphones, gaming devices and other internet-enabled devices.
Please see: UK Safer Internet Centre (www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/a-parents-guide).