Foster Parent Handbook Part 6 – Online Safety

Please also see our Online Safety page.

  • Providing access to the internet
  • Monitoring and supervision
  • General tips for online safety

Advice for safe use of:

  • Computers and laptops
  • Mobile phones
  • Gaming
  • Smart TVs
  • Artificial Intelligence

How to protect children from harmful content online and within film and games.

An introduction to online bullying and grooming risks.

  • Risks when gaming
  • Nude images and sexually harmful behaviour

Some tips and advice for foster parents in protecting your personal social media accounts.

This is a brief introduction to the ways in which your devices can be compromised, with the risk of identity theft and fraud.

  • An introduction to parental controls
  • How to choose appropriate controls
  • Privacy and open communication