As your child discovers new apps, platforms and devices this year, it’s important to give them the tools they need to make positive choices online.

Internet Matters back to school guides give you the tools and advice you need to help your child make the most of their school year, whether they've just started primary or are getting ready for the move up to secondary. Remember to always give your child the space to be honest about what happens online, do not punish them if they see or experience something that they shouldn't have, use it as a teaching opportunity. Often children do not share their online experiences with their parents for fear of getting their device taken away, change the narrative on this to create a safe conversation.

Primary School guide - Internet Matters

• Get up to speed on popular apps and platforms like YouTube and Roblox
• Learn more about risks and challenges they might face, from inappropriate content and too much screentime.
• Find tips and resources to protect them from online harms

Moving to high school guide - Internet Matters

As children transition to "big school", they experience many digital firsts, with many getting their first smartphone.

• Get up to speed on things like group chats and online challenges
• Learn more about risks they might face, from misinformation to online bullying
• Find tips and resources to protect them from online harms