Online reputation facts & advice

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Learn about online reputation

Find out how to help your child maintain their online reputation.

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Protect your child’s online reputation

Get tips and tools to help your child create a positive digital footprint

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Dealing with online reputation

What to do to give your child’s online reputation a spring clean

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Online reputation resources

See our list of organisations and resources to get further help.

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Online reputation tips

Download our quick tips to help kids develop a good digital footprint.

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Online Identity Series

Online Identity Series – Watch videos on identity with Dr Linda.

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Importance of a good online reputation

As schools and employers turn to the internet to find out more about potential candidates, it’s clear that what we post online can have a real impact on our lives offline. So, helping children understand the long-lasting effects of what they share and empowering them to take control of how their online reputation is created is key.

Take a look at our hub of advice to see how you can encourage your child to maintain a positive digital footprint that will serve them for years to come.

Helping young people manage their online identity

There are pressures teens face online at a critical time when they’re exploring and developing their identity. Despite being able to talk to more people than ever before, online judgement and pressure to fit in with a vast number of people can limit young people’s ability to be themselves online. As such, this can have a real impact on their mental health and overall safety online.

Can kids express themselves online without judgement or pressure to fit in? Watch the video for more advice.