The internet offers a range of opportunities for children and young people to enhance their development, have fun and learn more about the world around them.
But it's vital that children and young people learn how to stay safe online.
On this page you will find links* to online resources to help children and young people use the internet and other technologies such as mobile phones more safely.
National/international websites offering e-safety advice include:
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thinkuknow.co.uk* - a UK Government website with advice for parents on how to keep children safe online
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ceop.police.uk* - the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, dedicated to eradicating abuse of children
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iwf.org.uk8 - the Internet Watch Foundation, which works to remove illegal material from the internet
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saferinternet.org.uk8 - the UK Safer Internet Centre, offers advice on using technology safely
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childnet-int.org* - Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working to “help make the Internet a safe place for children”.
*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services on external websites.
