Useful Links

Guides

• Popular app guide for parents and teachers
• Guide to social networks
• Live streaming: what parents need to know

Filters

• Setting filters on Google
• Setting filters on YouTube

Monitoring

• What parents should know
• 10 apps for parents to monitor kid's mobile use
• Social media apps: setting safety and privacy settings

Specific App Information

Ask.fm

• What you need to know

Instagram

• A parent's guide
• FAQ for parents

ooVoo

• A how to guide for parents

Pokémon Go

• A parent's guide

Snapchat

• A parent's guide
• FAQ
• Making Snapchat work for you
• What to do if you’re worried

TikTok

• What parents need to know

Tinder

• Teens on Tinder

YouTube

• What parents need to know

 

Apps to be wary of

IMVU is a popular social media app. It allows you to create an avatar and speak to strangers.  It also pinpoints your location.  Please check your child's phone or speak to your child to make sure that they do not use this app. Below are some screenshots so you can recognise the app.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a guide by National Online Safety on top safety tips for parents on The App Store.