As it’s Safer Internet Day, we have wrote up a blog post which contains useful information for parents on conversation ideas, risks to children online and how to protect children online. Conversation starters with your child Ask your child to tell you what they like most about the internet and why. What does a better … Continue reading
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Looking back on #WeAre12
At the beginning of May 2012 we ran a weeklong multi-platform social media campaign called #WeAre12 to commemorate 12 years since the Family Information Service (FIS) was first launched. It was hoped that #WeAre12 would: raise awareness of the range of information and support available from the FIS explore new social media channels for parents … Continue reading
5 Simple Tips to Keeping Your Primary Age Child Safe Online
We’re often asked by parents about e-safety for their children. Parents want to ensure children are able to use technology in a positive way for schools work, creativity and socialising with friends, but they also want to keep their children safe from inappropraite sites, unwanted attention and cyberbullying. We asked Dawn Pearce who lives in … Continue reading
Family Information now available through Google+
As part of a week-long event to celebrate our 12th birthday we are pleased to be launching a new Google + account for parents and carers of children and young people aged up to 19 years old. Information, news and tips will be shared on Google+ on all aspects of family life, including things to … Continue reading