The latest edition of this informative newsletter designed to help keep our children safe when online.
This month’s publication highlights several important issues for parents and carers of secondary school students, including the risks linked to group chats, online gaming and social media trends.
The newsletter explores how group chats on apps such as WhatsApp and within online games can expose young people to inappropriate content, bullying, strangers and the sharing of personal information. Families are encouraged to have regular conversations about online behaviour, privacy settings and safe communication online.
There is also guidance on gaming platforms including Roblox and FreezeNova. Parents are advised to monitor the games children access, make use of parental controls and understand new age-based Roblox accounts being introduced to improve online safety for younger users.
Additional sections cover:
- The potential risks linked to online chat features in games
- Gaming and gambling awareness
- New PEGI age rating updates
- Online trends such as “looksmaxxing” and the impact they may have on young people’s wellbeing and self-image
It’s a useful reminder that open conversations, appropriate privacy settings and active supervision remain key to helping children and young people stay safe online.