Computing

Instructional Websites for Parental Safety on Various Systems, Websites and Devices
 
 
Security on Computers and Laptops Running Windows Operating Systems
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/12413
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4090274
https://famisafe.wondershare.com/parental-control/windows-10-parental-controls.html
https://www.netnanny.com/blog/how-to-set-parental-controls-for-windows-10/
 
 
Security Provided by Internet Service Providers
 
BT (Plusnet, EE)
https://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/security/free-virus-protection-10-ways-bts-free-software-keeps-you-safe-online-11364074457791
 
Sky Broadband
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/safety-and-security-on-your-sky-products
 
Virgin Media
https://my.virginmedia.com/customer-news/articles/online-safety.html
 
TalkTalk
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/How-to-use-TalkTalk-HomeSafe/ta-p/2205196
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/TalkTalk-Online-Defence-SuperSafe-for-Windows-PC/ta-p/2205236
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/Top-tips-for-staying-safe-online/ta-p/2205273
 
Vodaphone
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/network/data-features/securenet
 
Post Office
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/broadband-phone/safeguard
https://account.pobroadband.co.uk/SelfCare.UI/ContentManagement/FAQS?topic=Security
 
Ask4
https://www.ask4.com/blog/2018/2/27/keeping-your-wireless-devices-secure
 
Zen Internet
https://www.zen.co.uk/blog/posts/zen-blog/2018/02/15/keep-your-wifi-secure
 
 
Security on Websites
 
YouTube Safe Search
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olfc7kYb9HQ
https://www.safesearchkids.com/youtube-parental-controls/#.XkKbu252vcs
https://www.bewebsmart.com/safe-search/youtube-safety-mode/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/174084?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
https://blog.real.com/resources/youtube-parental-controls/
 
YouTube Kids
https://support.google.com/youtubekids/answer/6172308?hl=en-GB
https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/25/for-the-first-time-parents-can-limit-youtube-kids-to-human-reviewed-videos-and-recommendations/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8w3Id0whlY
 
Google Safe Search
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/510?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7w839P4D5o
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/174084?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
 
 
Security Provided by Streaming TV Service Providers
 
BT
https://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/internet/smart-tv-parental-controls-safe-for-children-11364111360240
https://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/internet/broadband/stay-safe-with-bt-parental-controls-11363887238413
https://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/phones-tablets/smartphone-parental-controls-bt-mobile-bt-broadband-11364108478040
 
Sky
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/set-up-parental-controls-on-your-tv
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/parental-controls-sky-mobile
https://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk/broadband-shield/
Virgin
https://www.virginmedia.ie/customer-support/support-by-products/tv/virgin-tv/parental-controls-for-virgin-tv/
https://www.virginmedia.com/shop/broadband/parental-control
https://www.virginmedia.com/help/virgin-tv-parental-controls
https://www.virginmedia.ie/customer-support/faqs-and-videos/broadband-overview/parental-controls/all-you-need-to-know-on-parental-controls/
https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
 
Netflix
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/264
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24805
 
Now TV
https://help.nowtv.com/article/what-is-a-parental-pin
https://help.nowtv.com/article/set-up-and-manage-broadband-buddy
https://community.nowtv.com/t5/Off-Topic-Chat/Parental-Controls-ability-to-lock-apps/td-p/458910#
 
TalkTalk TV
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/TV-Parental-Controls/ta-p/2205306
 
Apple TV
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200198
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210646
https://www.imore.com/how-use-parental-controls-apple-tv
 
Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2YGJ7WJHF7RD9RK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GYBCCNGWAJFEUVG3
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357720
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GYBCCNGWAJFEUVG3
 
BBC iPlayer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/features/iplayer-kids
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/guidance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/questions/parental-controls/pg-website
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/faqs/parental-controls
 
ITV Player
https://help.itv.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000564933-Does-the-ITV-Hub-offer-Parental-Controls-
https://help.itv.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000565473-How-do-I-set-up-a-Parental-Guidance-lock-
 
Channel 4
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/resources/parental-controls
https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/faqs/category/36/device_used/336/nature_of_issue/501
 
Channel 5 / My5
https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/200808851-How-do-I-restrict-which-shows-my-children-can-watch-
https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206918099-How-to-set-your-My5-PIN
https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/200859591-Which-devices-offer-parental-controls-
 
UKTV
https://network.uktv.co.uk/article/parental-guidance/
https://uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/parental-controls
 
 
Security On Mobile and Tablet Devices
 
iOS
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201304
https://www.imore.com/how-to-use-parental-controls-iphone-ipad
https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/us/ios-best-parental-control-app,news-29959.html
 
Android OS
https://www.netnanny.com/blog/how-to-set-parental-controls-for-android/
https://www.guidingtech.com/parental-controls-android/
https://www.howtogeek.com/223530/how-to-lock-down-your-android-tablet-or-smartphone-for-kids/
 
Google Phone / Play
https://www.netnanny.com/blog/how-to-set-parental-controls-for-android/
https://www.guidingtech.com/parental-controls-android/
https://www.howtogeek.com/223530/how-to-lock-down-your-android-tablet-or-smartphone-for-kids/
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1075738?hl=en-GB
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.kids.familylink&hl=en_GB
 
Windows OS
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-phone-10-parental-controls-and-time-limits/eefdca35-74ef-409a-8a57-b39cc6b957bf
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2012/03/29/how-to-control-access-to-apps-on-your-kids-windows-phone/
https://kiddoware.com/parental-controls-for-android-phones-and-tablets/Windows%20Windows%20Phone/
 
 
Security On Game Consoles
 
PC
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/parents-guide-to-pc-gaming/
https://kidlogger.net/blog/parental-control-in-windows-10.html
https://www.netnanny.com/blog/how-to-set-parental-controls-for-windows-10/
 
Xbox
https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/family-online-safety/browse
https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/xbox-360/security/xbox-live-parental-control
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parental-controls-xbox-one
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4028244/microsoft-account-set-up-screen-time-limits-for-your-child
 
Playstation
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/my-account/parental-controls/ps4-parental-controls/
https://support.playstation.com/s/article/PS4-Parental-Controls?language=en_US
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/my-account/parental-controls/play-time-settings/
 
Nintendo Switch
https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLdWHOW9zqc
 
Peer to Peer Apps for Safe Sharing
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/sexting/zipit-app/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.childline.zipit.v2&hl=en_GB
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/zipit/id721031543
 
Places to Check Websites, Apps and Content
https://www.net-aware.org.uk
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks
https://nspcc.o2.co.uk
 
https://parentzone.org.uk/home
https://parentzone.org.uk/digital-parenting-online-safety-magazine-archive
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile/digital-parenting
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/blog/tags/parents
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/blog/tags/resources
 
https://families.google.com/intl/en_uk/familylink/
 
https://www.internetmatters.org
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/e-safety-checklist-getting-your-kids-tech-devices-set-up-safe/
 
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
 
https://5rightsfoundation.com/
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/online-harms-white-paper
 
https://www.techradar.com/uk/best/free-parental-control-software