Online Safety

How to Set Up Parental Controls for iPhone Apps:

A free online safety guide from National Online Safety on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps- https://nationalonlinesafety.com/guides/parental-controls-for-iphone-apps

Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones don’t – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that’s unsuitable for their age. Our #WakeUpWednesday guides to parental controls for managing apps on iPhones will help you to reduce the chance of your child using a game or app that might not be appropriate for their age. In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as how to restrict built-in apps, the game centre and app store purchases. 

How to Set Up Parental Controls for Android Apps:

A free online safety guide on how to set up parental controls for Android apps-https://nationalonlinesafety.com/guides/parent-controls-for-apps-android

Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones don’t – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that’s unsuitable for their age. Our #WakeUpWednesday guides to parental controls for managing apps on Androids will help you to reduce the chance of your child using a game or app that might not be appropriate for their age. In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as how to block app downloads, how to stop auto-updates and how to restrict apps.

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