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Support for grandparents with online safety

Remember, you don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your grandchild safe online. With our key advice you can be comfortable in knowing that you are able to support your grandchild in using the internet safely and responsibly, as well as knowing how to respond if something goes wrong.

Best practices for grandparents

Have a knowledge of the latest online threats, risks and trends

Understand the rules already in place for your grandchild’s internet use

Ensure you know about parental controls

Talk to your grandchild about their online life

Know when to speak to their parent/carer

Take action if something goes wrong

Frequently Asked Questions

Online issues

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