E-safety Quick Read – Family Rules for Using Devices

10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Creating Family Rules For Using Devices

According to a study published by Ofcom, every child in the UK will possess at least one digital device by the age of 17 – most commonly a smart phone πŸ’―πŸ“± While owning online technology is widely accepted, this by no means removes the risks associated with using such devices. It is important to support children’s development of boundaries and a healthy relationship with technology, starting from their first steps into the digital world.

Many trusted adults might find establishing and implementing rules for technology to be complex and difficult. It can sometimes be hard to know what specifically to restrict, how to restrict it, and how to do so fairly. To lend a hand, this week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide offers advice on creating rules for the whole family around using devices πŸ“œπŸ’»

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This guide is from National Online Safety.