Parental Controls

Internet matters provide a great deal of advice and support for parents navigating screen time and the use of phones and other devices. These include guides on:

• Smartphones v Brick Phones
• Setting up parental controls

Google has also introduced a feature on android devices to enable a 'school time' mode, to help students who may struggle with phones being banned in school.

Minimum age limits for social media platforms

A reminder that the following platforms have these age limits:

• 13: Whatsapp, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Omegle, Discord

• 16: Tumblr, Flickr, Periscope

• 18: Clubhouse, Monkey, Meetme, LiveMe, Tagged, Yolo

Kind regards,
Mr S Auckland
Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead