Getting Started with Social Media

The use of social media platforms has exploded in the past decade, and is a natural part of life for most children and young people. Social media is a great way to keep up with friends and family however, there are risks associated with social media and children need support to navigate their online world safely.

This is a brief overview of social media, written to help parents and carers promote online safety to their children. See our suggestions at the end for links to more detailed information.