Parents and carers
Are you keen to keep up with your child’s use of social media, gaming and other technology?
In this section, we look at the challenges your son or daughter might face online and provide links to ‘how to’ guides and expert advice to help you support them in the ever-changing digital world.
Current challenges
The internet’s a fantastic place for kids to find information, connect and have fun. But some websites, apps, games and videos aren’t suitable for young people.
Learn about some of the risks of online content and help your child to manage them.
Tools & Controls
You might already have parental controls on your child’s computer but what about their smartphone, tablet, games console and other devices? Take a look at our guides so you can help to protect them when they are online at home, at a friend’s house or out and about. But remember, controls and tools aren’t always 100% effective and tech-savvy kids sometimes find their way round them.
Free resources
If you’re a teenager, we’re here to help you support your friends and younger siblings in the digital world. From our Be Strong Online modules and anti-bullying emojis to our Web Super Skills cards, there’s some great stuff for all ages.
Child Online Safety Blog
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Cyberbullying: Fact vs Fiction
With so many scare stories about cyberbullying, it’s not surprising that parents can feel overwhelmed. Our Q&A helps to shed some light… -
Unite for a better internet
Hundreds of schools, youth groups, companies, charities, police services and other organisations united for a better internet on Safer Internet Day (7 February 2017). Vodafone was proud to support this important initiative once again. -
Stand Up To Bullying
“I was badly bullied at school both verbally and cyberbullying and don’t want anyone else to go through the same experience so I took action.”
Family Views
Find out how other families deal with the challenges of the digital world, from setting parental controls to having a regular digital time-out.