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Pre-teens (11-13)

Online safety advice

As children between the ages of 11 and 13 make the transition to a more independent stage with the move to secondary school, they become more confident internet users with more varied habits. Internet use can be hugely positive for children, but it’s vital to continue discussing online safety with them.

Policy & guidance
A child wears headphones and uses a smartphone.
Principles for providers of children’s residential care
These 9 principles outline best practice for supporting online safety for children in residential care.
These 9 principles outline best practice for ...
Policy & guidance
Amendments to the Online Safety Bill could help make the internet safer for children
Understanding the Online Safety Bill amendments
The Online Safety Bill is in the press once again, with several important changes to the legislation announced.
The Online Safety Bill is in the ...
Policy & guidance
ICO Children's Code
What is the Age-Appropriate Design Code?
Michael Murray from the ICO discusses the Age-Appropriate Design Code, or Children's Code, including its impact, how it works, and next steps.
Michael Murray from the ICO discusses the ...
Policy & guidance
Will proposed online harms regulation help children have a safer experience online?
As part of the consultation on Online Harms and Ethics of Data, our Policy Director Claire Levens provides insight that we have gained from parents, teenagers, and academics.
As part of the consultation on Online ...
Policy & guidance
Consultation response: Online Harms and the Ethics of Data
As part of the consultation on Online Harms and Ethics of Data, our Policy Director Claire Levens provides insight that we have gained from parents, teenagers, and academics.
As part of the consultation on Online ...