This free online safety guide suggests some useful ways to help children stay safe online this summer, including updating their device software and utilising built-in parental controls.

Some children might have launched into the summer holidays by getting outdoors to make the most of the occasional sunny interval – or by roaring on the Lionesses and Ireland at the World Cup. Many youngsters, however, are just as likely to have spent much of their school-free time so far swiping on Snapchat, transfixed by TikTok or preoccupied with their PlayStation.

Most parents and carers notice a sharp increase in their child’s amount screen time in the holidays. That’s to be expected to an extent – but, naturally, if young people are spending more time online, it’s essential to know they’re equipped to avoid the dangers of the digital world. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has some simple tips for helping them stay safe over the summer.