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How to: Google SafeSearch for Parents and Teachers

Google's SafeSearch filters allow you to change your browser setting to filter out adult content in Google search results. Here's how you set it up

Be an Upstander not a Bystander

The SID2013 campaign targets teen bystanders who witness instances of online bullying. The aim is to encourage young people to intervene positively to show their support and solidarity with victims of online bullying. And, to help, the experts have put together this advice.

Recommended: Positive and Safe Internet Sites

The internet is a wonderful learning resource packed with fascinating and informative information, games and websites. But, the net is also a dangerous place where pornographic websites flourish and where unscrupulous individuals try to scam, groom and target vulnerable users, including children. So, as a parent or teacher, you would like to know the best, and safest, sites to recommend to your children or students.

Helplines

Talk to someone

Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

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The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.

01 887 4477
helpline@npc.ie

Report

Report Illegal Content

Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.

More on illegal content

Make a report

Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry