ONLINE SAFETY
Being safe online
Whether you’re working, learning, playing or scrolling – the internet is a huge part of life. It opens a world of opportunities, but also comes with risks, especially for young people and other at-risk groups.
Let's look at the numbers that remind us why online safety is so important.
Safer Gaming online
Many young people enjoy online gaming, from simple puzzle-based play through to strategic multiplayer games and creating their own virtual worlds.
Gaming can help improve your child’s coordination, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, as well as build social skills through online interactivity with other players. Games can also be a great way to connect with your child and strengthen family relationships. But it’s also important to understand what can go wrong and how to keep your child safe.
In short:
- Online gaming has a range of benefits for children and young people and can help them to develop important skills.
- You can support your child and help them manage time online by empowering them and being involved when they play.
- Gaming can expose young players to risks like cyberbullying and sexual grooming.
Some games simulate or encourage gambling through the spending of real money or incentives such as tokens and points.
The link below will help YouTube ensure you create a safe online gaming environment for your child.