Please note that this list is just a small fraction of the advice and information available online. It is intended to be a launch-pad for your own investigations into the subject of internet safety.
If you know of a website, Christian or not, which should be on the lists below, please let us know by contacting us here, and we’ll be glad to check it out and add it to the list.
Keeping Children Safe Online
CARE for online safety We live in an increasingly digital age. There is no doubt that technology is extraordinary. It brings incredible opportunities but also daunting challenges, especially for children and young people for whom access to harmful online content is only a click or a swipe away. | Childline – staying safe online It’s not always easy to know what’s safe online and what’s not. Our advice can help you to keep safe and to know what to do when things go wrong. |
Childnet Welcome to Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. | Focus on the Family (USA) Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. |
Internet Matters Helping parents keep their children safe online. Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly. | National Online Safety We make it our mission to make the internet a safer place for children. |
NSPCC – online safety From setting up parental controls to advice on sexting, online games and video apps, we can help you to understand the risks and keep your child safe. | Safer Internet UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online. |
Support Line Links to useful advice and information for children, young people and adults on internet safety and more. | SWGFL – South West Grid for Learning Ten Internet Safety Tips - Staying Safe Online. |
Keeping Everyone Safe Online
AgeUK – Staying Safe Online Email and online shopping can make our lives a lot easier, but they also create new opportunities for fraud. Online scams are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated, so it's good to know how to keep yourself safe. | CARE for online safety We live in an increasingly digital age. There is no doubt that technology is extraordinary. It brings incredible opportunities but also daunting challenges, especially for children and young people for whom access to harmful online content is only a click or a swipe away. |
Focus on the Family (USA) Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. | Get Safe Online Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety. |
Kaspersky Top 10 Internet Safety Rules & What Not to Do Online | Microsoft – Online Safety Resources Learn top tips for internet safety and work. |
Support Line Links to useful advice and information for children, young people and adults on internet safety and more. |
Getting More Advice
There are many places to get advice about keeping safe online. Below are a few examples of the websites you can visit to get more information about using the internet and particularly about chat rooms and singles / friendship sites. PLEASE NOTE that none of these sites are Christian based, but they do provide good advice about internet usage. Some also include information about software which can block access to certain material on the internet. When you click on a link below, the web page willl open in a new browser window.
- https://www.saferinternetday.org/
- https://www.postertemplate.co.uk/posters/workplace/health-and-safety/internet-safety-posters/
- https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
- https://www.safekids.com/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/help-me-out-staying-safe-online
- https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Safe-on-the-Internet
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